By:  Barrientos                                        S.R. No. 203
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
    1-3  honoring Volunteers in Service to America on the grand occasion
    1-4  of its 30th anniversary; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Since 1965, more than 100,000 Americans have served
    1-6  in Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) which is a part of
    1-7  AmeriCorps; these volunteers have dedicated their time and energy
    1-8  to helping individuals and communities across the country that are
    1-9  in need of assistance; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, This admirable organization helps citizens in the
   1-11  areas of education, human needs, public safety, and the environment;
   1-12  particular attention is given to people of low income who need
   1-13  assistance in improving their lives; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Currently, there are more than 600 VISTA members who
   1-15  serve more than 120 communities in Texas, helping those communities
   1-16  to address their most urgent issues; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, President Johnson's legacy, often referred to as
   1-18  the "domestic version of the Peace Corps," VISTA is well known for
   1-19  the programs it has developed to help entire neighborhoods; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, The members of VISTA are exemplary individuals and
   1-21  sources of strength to our country, and their many accomplishments
   1-22  reflect their uncommon generosity, dedication, and concern for
   1-23  others; now, therefore, be it
    2-1        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-2  74th Legislature, hereby recognize Volunteers in Service to America
    2-3  for its worthy contributions to communities across America and
    2-4  commend the men and women who are unselfishly serving their country
    2-5  as part of AmeriCorps; and, be it further
    2-6        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them
    2-7  as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
    2-8                               ______________________________________
    2-9                                       President of the Senate
   2-10                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-11                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-12                               on February 13, 1995.
   2-13                               ______________________________________
   2-14                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-15                               ______________________________________
   2-16                                        Member, Texas Senate