89R13215 TBO-D By: AnchÃa H.R. No. 346 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas are gathering at the State Capitol on February 26, 2025, to celebrate the organization's centennial; and WHEREAS, Established in 1924 as the Dallas Community Chest, the nonprofit initially encompassed 10 charter agencies; it officially joined United Way of America in 1973, and through the decades, it has worked tirelessly to increase access to education, financial stability, and health care; today, the organization serves communities across the North Texas region; and WHEREAS, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is guided by its Aspire United 2030 goals, a 10-year plan to improve youth literacy, increase the number of young adults earning a living wage, and ensure that affordable, high-quality health care is available to all North Texans; in keeping with its mission, the organization has established programs such as Southern Dallas Thrives, the Social Innovation Lab, and the Data Capacity Building Initiative; and WHEREAS, Over the past century, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas has distinguished itself as a force for good in area communities, and the organization is indeed worthy of recognition on this special occasion; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and extend to all those affiliated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the nonprofit as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.