By:  Moncrief                                    S.R. No. 663
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
    1-3  recognize the members of Volunteers of America, Northern Texas,
    1-4  Incorporated, for the outstanding services they provide to the
    1-5  people of North Texas; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, On April 29, 1993, the organization's board, staff,
    1-7  and community supporters are celebrating its 75th anniversary with
    1-8  a reception at the historic Eddleman-McFarland House in Fort Worth;
    1-9  and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Since 1918, Volunteers of America, Northern Texas,
   1-11  Incorporated, has provided immeasurable benefits to families and
   1-12  individuals who are in need of assistance in the areas of adoption,
   1-13  maternity care, foster care, and drug rehabilitation; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, VOA Northern Texas is a locally governed corporation
   1-15  of the national VOA organization; its mission is to serve God by
   1-16  helping others; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, VOA Northern Texas operates residences in Tarrant
   1-18  and Dallas counties for physically and developmentally disabled
   1-19  adults and children, for individuals recovering from substance
   1-20  abuse, and for offenders making restitution to society; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, This admirable organization has a professional staff
   1-22  of social workers who teach parenting skills to dysfunctional
   1-23  families, provide help for retarded individuals, and offer
    2-1  respite care for family caregivers; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, The organization is well known for the programs it
    2-3  has developed to help entire neighborhoods to remain drug free; the
    2-4  programs are currently operating in Fort Worth's Polytechnic Heights
    2-5  area; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, The services provided by this organization are vital
    2-7  to the North Texas area and to the welfare of young women, children,
    2-8  and adoptive couples throughout the state; now, therefore, be it
    2-9        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-10  73rd Legislature, hereby commend the members of Volunteers of
   2-11  America, Northern Texas, Incorporated, for their generous endeavors
   2-12  on behalf of the citizens of Texas and extend best wishes to them
   2-13  for a joyous 75th anniversary; and, be it further
   2-14        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them
   2-15  as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
   2-16                                 _____________________________________
   2-17                                        President of the Senate
   2-18                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-19                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-20                                 the Senate on April 21, 1993.
   2-21                                 _____________________________________
   2-22                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-23                                 _____________________________________
   2-24                                         Member, Texas Senate