R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, United Ways of Texas help to raise millions of 1-2 dollars each year for Texans in need, and these worthy 1-3 organizations are truly deserving of special praise and 1-4 recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, United Ways of Texas began as the Community Chest in 1-6 Houston in 1921, and today there are more than 100 local United 1-7 Ways in the Lone Star State, leading the way in promoting 1-8 volunteerism in Texas; and 1-9 WHEREAS, In 1998 alone, local United Way campaigns collected 1-10 more than $240 million; these funds are distributed to more than 1-11 1,900 charities and community agencies, with local donations 1-12 earmarked for the needs of the community in which they are 1-13 collected; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The membership organization, United Way of Texas, is 1-15 a public policy voice for local United Ways; a leader in 1-16 collaborative funding, innovation, and training; and the model and 1-17 resource for excellence; and 1-18 WHEREAS, United Ways of Texas are the largest private funders 1-19 of health and human services in Texas, and thanks to the superior 1-20 efforts of the many employees and volunteers of these noteworthy 1-21 organizations, countless Texans have received invaluable assistance 1-22 and support in their times of need; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby commend the employees and volunteers of the 2-1 United Ways of Texas for their outstanding service to the state's 2-2 citizens and recognize their dedication to the virtues of 2-3 compassion and generosity; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That February 3, 1999, be designated United Way Day 2-5 at the Capitol and that Texans everywhere be encouraged to take a 2-6 moment to expand their awareness of the worthy contributions made 2-7 by the United Ways of Texas to the many communities of this state. Cuellar Berman Clark Hardcastle Hodge Hope Hunter _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 82 was adopted by the House on February 2, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House