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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Lubbock Meals on Wheels, Inc., celebrated its 50th |
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anniversary in April 2021, presenting a welcome occasion to reflect |
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on the organization's vital work in behalf of the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1971, Lubbock Meals on Wheels was |
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developed to improve the health and well-being of homebound elderly |
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residents through the provision of nutritious meals; the group's |
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initial board meeting was held on February 11 of that year, and on |
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April 1, the organization delivered its first meals to 29 |
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recipients; today, the organization regularly serves more than 850 |
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Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, Lubbock Meals on Wheels has greatly benefited from |
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the leadership of its executive director, Lisa Gilliland, as well |
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as from the outstanding efforts of its supporting staff, board |
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members, and volunteers; highlights of the organization's history |
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include the creation of its News on Wheels newsletter, the |
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renovation and expansion of its kitchen and office space, the |
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institution of weekend deliveries for those in need, the extension |
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of services to Wolfforth, and the implementation of several |
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successful fundraising efforts; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the simple act of delivering healthy meals, |
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volunteers with Lubbock Meals on Wheels have enriched the lives of |
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countless area residents in need, and it is a privilege to honor all |
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those associated with this esteemed organization for their |
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compassion and dedication; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of Lubbock |
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Meals on Wheels, Inc., and commend its board members, staff, and |
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volunteers for their caring service to their fellow Texans; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Frullo |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 987 was adopted by the House on May 8, |
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2021, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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