By: Barrientos, Wentworth, Luna S.R. No. 931 Zaffirini, Madla 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly 1-3 recognizes the American Red Cross on the occasion of its annual Texas 1-4 Disaster Institute in San Antonio from May 17 through May 23, 1993; 1-5 and 1-6 WHEREAS, On May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross was founded 1-7 by Clara Barton; designated a voluntary agency for disaster relief by 1-8 the United States Congress on January 5, 1905, the American Red Cross 1-9 has without fail helped those who have suffered the ravages of war 1-10 and natural disaster; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Since its establishment, the American Red Cross 1-12 has taught safety programs to the public and Americans have become 1-13 more knowledgeable about preventing accidents, applying first aid, 1-14 and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Thousands of tireless Texans work as volunteers; 1-16 these volunteers are the life blood of the organization; they assist 1-17 people in community and Veteran's Administration hospitals, 1-18 clinics, nursing homes, health care centers, mental health 1-19 facilities, and prisons; and 1-20 WHEREAS, It is appropriate that a state whose citizens have 1-21 repeatedly been protected and aided by the American Red Cross extend 1-22 a warm thank you to this unequaled humanitarian society; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Approximately 250 American Red Cross staff and 2-1 volunteers will participate in the week-long training; now, therefore, 2-2 be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 73rd Legislature, hereby support and recognize the important role 2-5 played by the Fourth Annual American Red Cross Texas Disaster 2-6 Institute to be held in San Antonio; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-8 American Red Cross as an expression of gratitude from the Texas Senate. 2-9 ______________________________ _______________________________ 2-10 Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate 2-11 ______________________________ _______________________________ 2-12 Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate 2-13 _______________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate 2-15 _______________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the 2-18 above Resolution was adopted by 2-19 the Senate on May 13, 1993. 2-20 _______________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate