88S30226(12) CJM-D
By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 5
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lorraine and Ray Perryman are being recognized by
the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin
Chapter with the Lifetime Achievement Award on the occasion of
National Philanthropy Day on November 16, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Officially established by the AFP in 1986, National
Philanthropy Day is an annual observance of the extraordinary
humanitarian efforts of people and organizations around the world;
the event also aims to increase public interest and awareness of the
importance of giving, volunteering, and engaging effectively at the
philanthropic level; and
WHEREAS, The AFP Permian Basin Chapter was founded in 1993
and supports its members by offering a variety of valuable
networking and training opportunities; each year, the group hosts
an NPD event to honor the outstanding work of individuals,
businesses, and organizations in the region that are dedicated to
giving back to the community; and
WHEREAS, National Philanthropy Day provides a welcome
opportunity to recognize those individuals who endeavor to make the
world a better place, and Lorraine and Ray Perryman are setting an
admirable example of generosity and civic engagement to which all
may aspire; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas,
3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Lorraine and Ray Perryman
on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of
Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter and extend to
them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Perrymans as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.