2 | 6 | | WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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3 | 7 | | recognize Interfaith of The Woodlands on the occasion of the |
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4 | 8 | | organization's 50th anniversary; and |
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5 | 9 | | WHEREAS, Founded in 1973 by George P. Mitchell to serve the |
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6 | 10 | | needs of local communities in accordance with the values of |
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7 | 11 | | compassion and neighborly love, Interfaith of The Woodlands is a |
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8 | 12 | | nonprofit organization that seeks to foster connection among |
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9 | 13 | | area residents, social services and support programs, local |
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10 | 14 | | businesses and congregations, and charitable groups to provide a |
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11 | 15 | | comprehensive array of resources to The Woodlands and |
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12 | 16 | | surrounding communities; and |
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13 | 17 | | WHEREAS, Interfaith of The Woodlands supports new |
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14 | 18 | | congregations and social services programs and works with member |
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15 | 19 | | congregations, agencies, and nonprofit organizations to develop |
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16 | 20 | | and promote efforts that serve members of the community; the |
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17 | 21 | | organization has helped to enable access to such programs and |
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18 | 22 | | services as counseling, job training, and child care as well as |
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19 | 23 | | programs for seniors and financial assistance for individuals |
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20 | 24 | | and families in crisis that benefit thousands of area residents |
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21 | 25 | | annually; and |
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22 | 26 | | WHEREAS, This year, the organization will host an |
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23 | 27 | | anniversary dinner on October 18, 2023, in celebration of 50 |
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24 | 28 | | years of service, and it is truly fitting that this exemplary |
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25 | 29 | | organization receive special recognition on its invaluable |
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26 | 30 | | contributions to The Woodlands community and to the residents of |
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27 | 31 | | Texas; now, therefore, be it |
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28 | 32 | | RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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29 | 33 | | Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the members, |
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30 | 34 | | volunteers, and supporters of Interfaith of The Woodlands on |
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31 | 35 | | their outstanding dedication to the organization's mission and |
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32 | 36 | | extend to all best wishes for a memorable 50th anniversary |
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33 | 37 | | celebration and for continued success in their endeavors; and, be |
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34 | 38 | | it further |
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35 | 39 | | RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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36 | 40 | | honor of this special occasion. |
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