H.R. No. 653 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Austin County Children's Protective Services 1-2 caseworkers will devote May 6, 1993, to honoring the many 1-3 outstanding men and women who have pledged their service to Family 1-4 Outreach of Austin County, an innovative program that assists 1-5 families in crisis; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Although children are our most precious resource, 1-7 many suffer neglect and abuse at the hands of their own parents and 1-8 other family members, and the fight against this grave social ill 1-9 has been hampered by limited financial resources and a shortage of 1-10 trained personnel; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Established in May 1992, the Family Outreach Center 1-12 is helping to bridge that gap in Austin County; this joint project 1-13 has united the resources of the Department of Protective and 1-14 Regulatory Services, Austin County Children's Protective Services, 1-15 and the many unsung community volunteers who give generously of 1-16 their time and energy in service to others; and 1-17 WHEREAS, By providing such services as phone counseling, 1-18 parenting classes, and a speakers bureau, the Family Outreach 1-19 Center is helping to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect, 1-20 and by doing this it is bringing hope and joy into the lives of 1-21 many troubled families; and 1-22 WHEREAS, This admirable effort could not continue without the 1-23 tireless dedication of the center's many volunteers who have 1-24 recognized the need to strengthen and assist the families in their 2-1 community, and their commitment and enthusiasm have contributed 2-2 greatly to the project's success; and 2-3 WHEREAS, By addressing the serious problem of child abuse and 2-4 neglect, these selfless individuals are ensuring that the children 2-5 of their community will grow up to be healthy, confident, and 2-6 emotionally secure adults, and their efforts today will surely mean 2-7 a brighter future for many Texans; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby commend the many volunteers working with Family 2-10 Outreach of Austin County for their hard work and dedication and 2-11 extend to them warmest best wishes for continued success; and, be 2-12 it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Family Outreach of Austin County as an expression of 2-15 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. 2-16 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. 2-17 Kubiak 2-18 H.R. No. 653 2-19 _______________________________ 2-20 Speaker of the House 2-21 I certify that H.R. No. 653 was adopted by the House on April 2-22 30, 1993, by a non-record vote. 2-23 _______________________________ 2-24 Chief Clerk of the House