H.R. No. 289
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Members of the National Exchange Club and its Texas
  Louisiana Gulf Coast District Clubs have made invaluable
  contributions through their efforts in behalf of their fellow
  citizens; and
         WHEREAS, Organized as a nonprofit in 1917, the National
  Exchange Club serves 12 regions and some 26 districts; and
         WHEREAS, The mission of the National Exchange Club is to
  inspire communities to become better places to live through the
  core values of family, community, and country, as well as to build a
  strong America, safe communities, and unified people through
  advocacy and service; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District serves some
  20 local Exchange Clubs throughout the region and helps to further
  the national organization's mission; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District provides
  area clubs with a variety of educational initiatives and community
  service opportunities, including the ongoing support of the ESCAPE
  Family Resource Center in Houston; the center maintains a strong
  focus on the prevention of child abuse and neglect and offers
  education, intervention, and support programs to families in
  crisis, as well as parenting classes to families seeking guidance
  in creating safe and happy homes; and
         WHEREAS, Since their inceptions, both the National Exchange
  Club and the Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District have played vital
  roles in the communities they serve, and their members' willingness
  to give of their time and talents sets an outstanding example of
  civic engagement; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize February 21, 2023, as Exchange Club
  Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those associated with the
  National Exchange Club and the Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District
  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 National Exchange Club and the Texas Louisiana
  Gulf Coast District as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Lalani
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 289 was adopted by the House on
  February 21, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House