R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Since 1965, the Community Council of South Central 1-2 Texas, Inc., has ably served the counties of Atascosa, Bandera, 1-3 Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, 1-4 and Wilson; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Community action agencies were created as the 1-6 Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was signed into law, and the 1-7 35-year history of these organizations has been characterized by 1-8 the promotion of self-sufficiency for individuals with limited 1-9 income; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The innovative and cost-effective programs 1-11 championed by the Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc., 1-12 have had a positive impact on the lives of countless individuals 1-13 and families in Texas, while also contributing to the reform of the 1-14 welfare system; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Providing individuals and families of limited income 1-16 with opportunities to improve their lives and their living 1-17 conditions is essential to ensuring that all citizens are able to 1-18 live in dignity, and the ongoing efforts of the Community Council 1-19 of South Central Texas, Inc., continue to play a significant role 1-20 in the promotion of this worthwhile goal; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby recognize May 1999 as Community Action Month in 1-23 Texas and encourage citizens of the Lone Star State to continue to 1-24 wage war on poverty by providing support and opportunities for all 2-1 citizens in need of assistance; and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-3 prepared for the Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc., as 2-4 an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Longoria _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 861 was adopted by the House on May 7, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House