By Naishtat                                            H.R. No. 806
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, For 37 years, Community Action Agencies have been
 1-2     promoting and ensuring self-sufficiency for those with a limited
 1-3     income; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Created by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964,
 1-5     Community Action Agencies have made invaluable contributions to
 1-6     individuals and families in Texas and across the nation by
 1-7     providing them innovative and cost-effective programs; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, To better accomplish their goals, these agencies
 1-9     have forged many successful partnerships with organizations from
1-10     both the public and private sectors, including the National Cancer
1-11     Society, the American Red Cross, local chambers of commerce,
1-12     educational institutions, faith-based organizations, community
1-13     health agencies, and commercial housing developers; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies are governed by a board
1-15     composed of representatives from their respective communities,
1-16     including locally elected officials, business entities, and
1-17     individuals on limited incomes; this structure allows community
1-18     members to address the needs of their own area and to improve the
1-19     living conditions of those in need in their community; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Endeavoring to ensure that all citizens live in
1-21     dignity is truly an admirable undertaking, and it is a privilege to
1-22     honor the Community Action Agencies in Texas and the United States
1-23     as they continue to wage war on poverty; now, therefore, be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-1     Legislature hereby recognize May 2001 as Community Action Month in
 2-2     the Lone Star State and commend all the members of Texas' Community
 2-3     Action Agencies for their hard work and dedication.