SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 273
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 State of Texas, 89th
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 from the Texas Senate.
Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 18, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate