H.R. No. 173 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas 1-2 takes pride in honoring Volunteers in Service to America on the 1-3 grand occasion of its 30th anniversary; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Since 1965, more than 100,000 Americans have served 1-5 in Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), which is a part of 1-6 AmeriCorps; these volunteers have dedicated their time and energy 1-7 to helping individuals and communities across the country that are 1-8 in need of assistance; and 1-9 WHEREAS, This admirable organization helps citizens in the 1-10 areas of education, human needs, public safety, and the 1-11 environment; particular attention is given to people of low income 1-12 who need assistance in improving their lives; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Currently, there are more than 600 VISTA members who 1-14 serve more than 120 communities in Texas, helping those communities 1-15 to address their most urgent issues; and 1-16 WHEREAS, President Lyndon Johnson's legacy, often referred to 1-17 as the "domestic version of the Peace Corps," VISTA is well known 1-18 for the programs it has developed to help entire neighborhoods; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The members of VISTA are exemplary individuals and 1-20 sources of strength to our country, and their many accomplishments 1-21 reflect their uncommon generosity, dedication, and concern for 1-22 others; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of 2-1 Texas, 74th Legislature, hereby recognize Volunteers in Service to 2-2 America for its worthy contributions to communities across America 2-3 and commend the men and women who are unselfishly serving their 2-4 country as part of AmeriCorps; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for them 2-6 as an expression of esteem from the Texas House of Representatives.