88R28293 CJM-D
By: Johnson, West S.R. No. 4
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas is marking its
40th anniversary in 2023, and this milestone provides a fitting
opportunity to recognize the organization for its important
contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, WFSDallas strives to meet the needs of both
businesses seeking employees and area residents seeking work, and
to that end, it has developed and implemented a multi-faceted
system of job training, job placement, and job retention services;
and
WHEREAS, Through its seven workforce centers in Dallas
County, WFSDallas provides a wide range of virtual and in-person
services, including hiring events, customized training, adult
education and ESL classes, layoff assistance, and scholarships as
well as seminars on resume preparation, interview skills, and
workplace attire; moreover, the organization subsidizes equipment,
uniforms, childcare, and transportation to help remove the
financial barriers to employment; and
WHEREAS, In 2023, WFSDallas received the Excellence in
Community College Partnership Award from the National Association
of Workforce Boards, which recognized its integration of education
and workforce services with Dallas College; and
WHEREAS, A robust workforce is a key element in the economic
vitality of a community, and over the past four decades, WFSDallas
has played an important role in the prosperity of the Greater Dallas
area by helping businesses thrive and jobseekers find meaningful
employment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commemorate the 40th anniversary of Workforce Solutions
Greater Dallas and extend to all those associated with the
organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for WFSDallas as an expression of high regard by the Texas
Senate.