SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 354
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 State of Texas, 88th
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 from the Texas Senate.
Blanco
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 30, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate