89R18622 TBO-D
By: Perry S.R. No. 273
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Lubbock Monterey Chapter of AMBUCS celebrated
its Visibility Month in February 2025; and
WHEREAS, AMBUCS is a national nonprofit organization that
provides free therapeutic Amtrykes to children and adults,
including veterans; these adaptive tricycles can be customized to
meet the unique needs of each individual, thereby enhancing their
mobility and helping them achieve a higher degree of independence;
and
WHEREAS, The Lubbock Monterey Chapter of AMBUCS was created
in 1960 by a group of dedicated men and women who gathered at the
Cactus Inn with the hopes of assisting their community through acts
of service; over the years, the chapter has expanded to provide
additional care to those in need; and
WHEREAS, On average, Lubbock Monterey AMBUCS gives away 30
therapeutic tricycles each fiscal year; the organization also
provides tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to therapy
students in the School of Health Professions at Texas Tech
University Health Sciences Center to help further the education of
those who seek to assist individuals with disabilities; in 2024,
the chapter donated more than 50 tricycles and raised over $60,000
in scholarships; and
WHEREAS, Over the past six and a half decades, Lubbock
Monterey AMBUCS has made a meaningful difference in the lives of
numerous Texans with mobility needs, and the organization is to be
commended for its many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby honor the Lubbock Monterey Chapter of AMBUCS on the occasion
of its Visibility Month and extend to all those affiliated with the
organization 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 Lubbock Monterey AMBUCS as an expression of high
regard by the Texas Senate.