By Thompson                                            H.R. No. 218
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Unique House, Inc., of Houston, a residential mental
 1-2     health facility, is celebrating 14 years of service to clients in
 1-3     the Houston community, and this organization has played a crucial
 1-4     role in helping many people resume stable, productive lives; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A halfway house for persons with mental
 1-6     disabilities, Unique House, Inc., assists those who are making the
 1-7     transition from hospitalization to independent living; through a
 1-8     variety of services and programs, its staff helps clients learn to
 1-9     manage chronic disabilities and master skills that will be
1-10     essential to living on their own; and
1-11           WHEREAS, The large number of public and private institutions
1-12     that make referrals to Unique House, Inc., are a testament to the
1-13     high standing this facility and its staff enjoy among mental health
1-14     professionals; committed to providing compassionate, professional
1-15     guidance to those of limited means, the facility offers accessible
1-16     care through a sliding scale fee structure; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Unique House, Inc., is addressing a critical social
1-18     need by offering individualized rehabilitation within a secure and
1-19     supportive environment, and in helping those with mental illness
1-20     achieve a greater degree of health and self-sufficiency, its staff
1-21     is doing truly invaluable work; now, therefore, be it
1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-23     Legislature hereby congratulate Unique House, Inc., of Houston on
1-24     the occasion of its 14th anniversary and extend to all those
 2-1     associated with this vital organization sincere best wishes for
 2-2     continued success; and, be it further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-4     prepared for Unique House, Inc., as an expression of high regard by
 2-5     the Texas House of Representatives.