H.R. No. 134
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Through the essential services they provide,
Community Action Agencies of Texas have long worked to address and
alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty for the state's most
vulnerable residents; and
WHEREAS, Established when the Economic Opportunity Act of
1964 was signed into law, Community Action Agencies have a
six-decade history of promoting self-sufficiency for citizens of
limited income in all Texas counties; each agency assures wide
community involvement through governance by a board consisting of
low-income individuals and families from the service area and
representatives from government, business, labor, religion, law
enforcement, and education; and
WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies work to strengthen
communities in times of natural and human disasters, extraordinary
economic challenges, and major health crises; they follow immediate
response with long-term services to promote recovery; while
creating access to safe and affordable housing, they also reduce
expenses through energy efficiency and utility payment programs;
they provide nutrition assistance as well as primary and preventive
health care; in addition, their initiatives promote academic
success and the development of workforce skills; and
WHEREAS, By offering impactful solutions to help families
achieve financial stability, Community Action Agencies are
changing lives and making the Lone Star State a more prosperous,
vibrant, and dynamic place for all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Community Action Agencies of Texas
for their contributions and extend to them sincere best wishes for
continued success in their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies as
an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Darby
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 134 was adopted by the House on
February 5, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House