SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 398
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 State of Texas, 88th
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 from
the Texas Senate.
Johnson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 11, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate