88R16401 BPG-D
By: Blanco S.R. No. 354
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies of Texas have long
provided essential services to address and alleviate the causes and
conditions of poverty for the state's most vulnerable residents;
and
WHEREAS, Established when the Economic Opportunity Act of
1964 was signed into law, Community Action Agencies have a nearly
six-decade history of promoting self-sufficiency for citizens of
limited income in all Texas counties; each agency assures wide
community involvement through governance by a tripartite board
representative of major sectors, among them government, business,
labor, religion, law enforcement, education, and low-income
residents; and
WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies work to strengthen
communities in times of natural and human disasters, extraordinary
economic challenges, and exceptional health crises; they follow
immediate response with long-term services to promote recovery;
while creating access to safe and affordable housing, they also
reduce expenses through energy efficiency and utility payment
programs; they provide nutrition assistance as well as primary and
preventive health care; in addition, their initiatives promote
academic success and the development of workforce skills; and
WHEREAS, By offering impactful solutions to help families
achieve financial stability, Community Action Agencies are
changing lives and making the Lone Star State a more prosperous,
vibrant, and dynamic place for all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commend the Community Action Agencies of Texas for their
contributions and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued
success in their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies as
an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.