By:  Patterson                                  S.R. No. 1185
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
    1-3  recognize the Marine Corps Reserve for its generous contributions
    1-4  to the children of Texas; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Through its annual "Toys for Tots" program, needy
    1-6  children can experience the joy and wonder of a Christmas filled
    1-7  with toys and treats; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, From its establishment in 1947, the Toys for Tots
    1-9  program has grown from a local collection effort to a nationwide
   1-10  program distributing more than 8 million toys annually to more
   1-11  than 3 million needy children; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Working closely with social welfare agencies,
   1-13  the Marine Corps Reserve coordinates the program, whose donors,
   1-14  volunteers, and sponsors include citizens, corporations, small
   1-15  businesses, and local officials; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Donating time, toys, and funding to help make
   1-17  Christmas a memorable occasion for children in need, the volunteers
   1-18  experience the true meaning of Christmas; now, therefore, be it
   1-19        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-20  73rd Legislature, hereby commend the Marine Corps Reserve for its
   1-21  hard work and dedication in ensuring the success of the Toys for
   1-22  Tots program; and, be it further
   1-23        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-1  the Marine Corps Reserve as an expression of the highest esteem and
    2-2  appreciation of the Texas Senate.
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    2-4                                        President of the Senate
    2-5                                      I hereby certify that the
    2-6                                 above Resolution was adopted by
    2-7                                 the Senate on May 30, 1993.
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    2-9                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-10                                 _____________________________________
   2-11                                         Member, Texas Senate