SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 38
         WHEREAS, The Valley Initiative for Development and
  Advancement (VIDA) was recently awarded a $3 million Nursing
  Expansion Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor; and
         WHEREAS, Founded by local faith and business leaders in
  1995, VIDA works to establish partnerships with other groups in
  the Rio Grande Valley to help residents secure jobs while
  addressing the need for a skilled workforce; this year, the
  nonprofit is one of just 25 organizations nationwide and the only
  one in Texas selected to receive the Nursing Expansion Grant; the
  funds will be used to expand training opportunities in nursing
  and allied health occupations; and
         WHEREAS, VIDA places its participants in one-year
  certificate programs and two-year associate's degree programs
  in such subjects as allied health, manufacturing, technology,
  business, and education and social services; in addition,
  students may train for careers as police officers, paralegals,
  web developers, dental hygienists, and vocational nurses,
  among many other fields; and
         WHEREAS, While completing their studies and pursuing
  careers, VIDA's participants have access to a wide range of
  support services, career guidance initiatives, and financial
  assistance programs; the organization also hosts monthly case
  management sessions to help students overcome challenges, and it
  provides soft-skills training during group sessions; and
         WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, VIDA has empowered
  countless area Texans to improve their lives and build a brighter
  future for themselves and their families, and the funding provided
  by the U.S. Department of Labor will help the organization to
  further this important goal; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Valley
  Initiative for Development and Advancement on receiving a $3
  million Nursing Expansion Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor
  and extend to all those affiliated with the organization sincere
  best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for VIDA as an expression of high regard from the
  Texas Senate.
 
  LaMantia
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on July 13, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate