1-1     By:  Smithee (Senate Sponsor - Cain)                 H.C.R. No. 248
 1-2           (In the Senate - Received from the House May 11, 2001;
 1-3     May 11, 2001, read first time and referred to Committee on
 1-4     Administration; May 11, 2001, reported favorably by the following
 1-5     vote:  Yeas 3, Nays 0; May 11, 2001, sent to printer.)
 1-6                         HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-7           WHEREAS, Over the last three decades, Meals on Wheels of
 1-8     Amarillo has made an immeasurable contribution to its community,
 1-9     and it is most deserving of special legislative recognition; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Established in September 1971, the Amarillo program
1-11     began as the cooperative effort of 12 local churches and St.
1-12     Anthony's Hospital, and its first delivery provided meals to 13
1-13     homebound individuals; Northwest Texas Hospital joined the program
1-14     in 1983, and the organization has expanded to now include more than
1-15     500 volunteers who help to feed 300 men and women every day; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Amarillo's Meals on Wheels program is completely
1-17     supported by community donations; meals are purchased from
1-18     participating hospital kitchens, enabling the program to fulfill
1-19     specific dietary needs, and are delivered to those unable to
1-20     prepare a meal for themselves; and
1-21           WHEREAS, These recipients receive much more than a nutritious
1-22     meal when a Meals on Wheels volunteer comes to their door; the
1-23     sharing of local news, care, and friendship often accompany the
1-24     entree; and
1-25           WHEREAS, Volunteers from corporations, civic groups,
1-26     churches, schools, and throughout the community have delivered more
1-27     than one million meals to the homebound of Amarillo since the
1-28     organization was established; and through their notable efforts,
1-29     they help people remain in their own homes where they are often
1-30     healthier and happier; now, therefore, be it
1-31           RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-32     hereby commend all those associated with Meals on Wheels of
1-33     Amarillo for their laudable concern for the well-being of others;
1-34     and, be it further
1-35           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-36     prepared for Meals on Wheels of Amarillo as an expression of high
1-37     regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
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