88R20551 TBO-D
By: Johnson S.R. No. 398
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas Impact is celebrating the 50th anniversary of
its founding in 2023, and this occasion merits special recognition;
and
WHEREAS, A faith-based organization, Texas Impact was
established in 1973 following the Sharpstown Scandal, which
galvanized Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, and other spiritual
leaders in Texas to focus their attention on state government;
since its inception, the organization has promoted the belief that
religious communities are called to minister to the whole person
and respond with compassion to the physical, emotional, and
spiritual needs of all people; in addition, the group recognizes
that such a ministry could not be performed adequately without
concern for social problems at the state level; and
WHEREAS, Texas Impact has continued to build and mobilize an
interfaith network of denominational, congregational, and
individual members in counties across the state who advocate for
policies related to economic justice, human rights, climate issues,
and other social concerns; the organization has also risen to
national prominence, advising the White House and federal agencies
on matters of faith and policy, and it works with interfaith leaders
worldwide as an accredited observer to the Conference of the
Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change; and
WHEREAS, Texas Impact is training the next generation of
faith leaders through its work with Texas seminaries; it also
sponsors internship programs that have trained numerous high school
and college students, many of whom are now serving the people of
Texas and other states as policy advocates and implementers; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of the past five decades, Texas
Impact has remained a steadfast participant in state government,
inspiring countless Texans to contribute to the common good and
serve as a bridge between their fellow citizens and the legislative
process; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby congratulate Texas Impact on the occasion of its 50th
anniversary and extend to its board of directors, members, and
staff sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Texas Impact as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.