R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Our nation depends greatly on volunteer action, and
 1-2     today more than 109 million volunteers in the United States donate
 1-3     their time and talents to the great benefit of their communities;
 1-4     and
 1-5           WHEREAS, All citizens have something to contribute as a
 1-6     volunteer; those who do endeavor to help others through volunteer
 1-7     action, no matter how big or small, are making a measurable
 1-8     difference in the lives of their fellow citizens and are
 1-9     undoubtedly contributing to the welfare of their communities; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Countless causes depend on the work done by
1-11     volunteers, and the hours these altruistic men, women, boys, and
1-12     girls donate better enable organizations to address pervasive
1-13     issues that exist in every community and every country; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Volunteers are vital to our future as a caring and
1-15     productive nation and world, and it is indeed a privilege to pay
1-16     tribute to the individuals who donate their time and energy to
1-17     helping others; now, therefore, be it
1-18           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-19     Legislature hereby recognize 2001 as the International Year of
1-20     Volunteers and urge all citizens to become involved in volunteer
1-21     activities.
                                                                   Christian
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1090 was adopted by the House on May
         25, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House