By Cuellar                                              H.R. No. 82
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                                 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.