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. 2-3 _____________________________________ 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. 2-8 _____________________________________ 2-9 Secretary of the Senate 2-10 _____________________________________ 2-11 Member, Texas Senate