By: Coleman H.R. No. 551 73R8103 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Although children are our most precious resource, 1-2 many children today suffer neglect and abuse at the hands of their 1-3 own parents and other family members, and the fight against this 1-4 grave social ill has been hampered by limited financial resources 1-5 and a shortage of trained personnel; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Established in August 1989, Family Outreach Central, 1-7 Inc., is helping to bridge that gap in Harris County; this joint 1-8 project has united the resources of the Texas Department of 1-9 Protective and Regulatory Services, Harris County Children's 1-10 Protective Services, and the many unsung community volunteers who 1-11 give generously of their time and energy in service to others; and 1-12 WHEREAS, By providing such services as phone counseling, 1-13 parenting classes, and child care programs, Family Outreach 1-14 Central, Inc., is helping to break the cycle of child abuse and 1-15 neglect, and in doing this they are bringing hope and joy into the 1-16 lives of many troubled families; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Harris County Children's Protective Services 1-18 casework managers will honor these volunteers at a ceremony on 1-19 April 26, 1993, and the members of this chamber are proud to join 1-20 in recognizing these selfless public servants for their outstanding 1-21 work in preventing child abuse; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby commend the many volunteers working with Family 1-24 Outreach Central, Inc., for their hard work and dedication and 2-1 extend to them warmest best wishes for continued success; and, be 2-2 it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 forwarded to Family Outreach Central, Inc., as an expression of 2-5 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.