1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 762
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure
 1-3     in recognizing the community action agencies of Texas and in
 1-4     designating May of 1999 Texas Community Action Month; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Community action agencies were created when the
 1-6     Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was signed into law; this year,
 1-7     community action agencies celebrate their 35th anniversary; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, In Texas, there are 49 community action agencies
 1-9     in 248 counties, and each of these agencies has made significant
1-10     contributions to individuals and families of limited income by
1-11     providing them with innovative and cost-effective programs that
1-12     are designed to promote self-sufficiency; and
1-13           WHEREAS, The community action agencies are governed by a
1-14     tripartite board that is representative of the entire community,
1-15     including locally elected officials, business entities, and
1-16     citizens of limited income; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Community action agencies collaborate with
1-18     faith-based organizations, national organizations, such as the
1-19     American Red Cross, as well as the business sector to improve the
1-20     lives of citizens and to help ensure that all citizens are able to
1-21     live in dignity; now, therefore, be it
1-22           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-23     76th Legislature, hereby commend the community action agencies of
1-24     Texas on their humanitarian endeavors and accomplishments and join
 2-1     them in celebrating May of 1999 as Texas Community Action Month;
 2-2     and, be it further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
 2-4     honor of the community action agencies in Texas as an expression
 2-5     of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 2-6                                                              Barrientos
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 2-8                                          President of the Senate
 2-9                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-10                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-11                                  on April 27, 1999.
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2-13                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-15                                           Member, Texas Senate