1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 149 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is extremely 1-4 proud to recognize the El Paso Lighthouse for the Blind for 1-5 its outstanding work on behalf of the visually impaired; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Established in 1934 with the extremely generous 1-7 support of the El Paso Section of the National Council of Jewish 1-8 Women, the Lighthouse has participated in innumerable praiseworthy 1-9 projects designed to improve the quality of life for the visually 1-10 impaired, blind, and multi-handicapped visually impaired; and 1-11 WHEREAS, By utilizing a wide array of services and programs 1-12 that include the Fred T. Hervey Low Vision Clinic, the 1-13 J. Edward and Helen M. C. Stern Ocular Services Clinic, the 1-14 Brown-McAfee-Smith Elderly Blind Program, the Robert E. and 1-15 Evelyn McKee Technology Evaluation and Training Center, the 1-16 Fan and I. B. Goodman Visual Aids Store, and the Lighthouse 1-17 Resource Center, the El Paso Lighthouse has been able to meet 1-18 the unique challenges of its clients; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Promoting self-sufficiency and independence 1-20 by offering access to the Sierra-Providence Health Network 1-21 Rehabilitation Apartment, on-the-job training, employment 1-22 services, and an audio reading service, the Lighthouse focuses 1-23 on building self-esteem and creating opportunities for positive 2-1 growth; and 2-2 WHEREAS, In helping to reshape lives by consistently meeting 2-3 the many social, recreational, educational, and cultural needs 2-4 of its clients, this outstanding organization is nationally 2-5 recognized by The American Federation for the Blind, National 2-6 Industries for the Blind, and Texas Industries for the Blind; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Vital to the welfare of infants, children, and 2-8 adults throughout the Southwest region of Texas, southern 2-9 New Mexico, and northern Mexico, the El Paso Lighthouse 2-10 for the Blind is worthy of legislative recognition; now, 2-11 therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 77th Legislature, hereby commend the El Paso Lighthouse for 2-14 the Blind on its many accomplishments and extend sincere 2-15 appreciation for its invaluable assistance to enhance the 2-16 lives of so many; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as 2-18 an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-19 Shapleigh 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the above 2-23 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-24 on January 31, 2001. 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Secretary of the Senate 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Member, Texas Senate