HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, Over the last three decades, Meals on Wheels of
 1-2     Amarillo has made an immeasurable contribution to its community,
 1-3     and it is most deserving of special legislative recognition; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Established in September 1971, the Amarillo program
 1-5     began as the cooperative effort of 12 local churches and St.
 1-6     Anthony's Hospital, and its first delivery provided meals to 13
 1-7     homebound individuals; Northwest Texas Hospital joined the program
 1-8     in 1983, and the organization has expanded to now include more than
 1-9     500 volunteers who help to feed 300 men and women every day; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Amarillo's Meals on Wheels program is completely
1-11     supported by community donations; meals are purchased from
1-12     participating hospital kitchens, enabling the program to fulfill
1-13     specific dietary needs, and are delivered to those unable to
1-14     prepare a meal for themselves; and
1-15           WHEREAS, These recipients receive much more than a nutritious
1-16     meal when a Meals on Wheels volunteer comes to their door; the
1-17     sharing of local news, care, and friendship often accompany the
1-18     entree; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Volunteers from corporations, civic groups,
1-20     churches, schools, and throughout the community have delivered more
1-21     than one million meals to the homebound of Amarillo since the
1-22     organization was established; and through their notable efforts,
1-23     they help people remain in their own homes where they are often
1-24     healthier and happier; now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
 2-2     hereby commend all those associated with Meals on Wheels of
 2-3     Amarillo for their laudable concern for the well-being of others;
 2-4     and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for Meals on Wheels of Amarillo as an expression of high
 2-7     regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 248 was adopted by the House on May
         11, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 248 was adopted by the Senate on
         May 22, 2001, by a viva-voce vote.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
         APPROVED:  __________________________
                              Date
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                            Governor