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78S10107 KMP-D
By: Pitts H.C.R. No. 4
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, In 1903, the Ladies Missionary Society of the First
Presbyterian Church in Dallas established an organization to care
for our state's most vulnerable citizens, its children; and
WHEREAS, Since that time, the association now known as
Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services (PCHAS) has offered
assistance and hope to thousands of Texas children and their
families, creating group homes, providing foster homes, and
developing many services and programs to meet the needs of Texans in
crisis; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing that the challenges facing children
have changed dramatically in the past 100 years, PCHAS has evolved
with the times and now provides therapeutic programs, after-school
care, and educational support to children in need; this esteemed
organization operates 19 group homes on campuses in Itasca, San
Antonio, Duncanville, Austin, and Waxahachie, and its innovative
Child and Family Programs are available in Corsicana, Houston,
Austin, Corpus Christi, Fort Worth, and Kilgore; and
WHEREAS, The year 2003 marks the centennial of PCHAS, and
this milestone will be celebrated with such events as an open house
at each PCHAS facility, a special birthday party, and a symposium on
children; the group will also publish a commemorative book, and a
worship service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in
Dallas during the weekend of October 17-19, 2003; and
WHEREAS, For the past century, PCHAS has served as a vital
resource to many; whether helping young people to overcome abuse,
neglect, or abandonment, or lending a helping hand to families
facing economic hardship, serious parental illness, or other
parenting crises, the organization has made this state all the
better through its fine work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas,
1st Called Session, hereby designate October 24, 2003, as
Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services Day in Texas and commend
this outstanding organization for its ongoing efforts to benefit
this state's citizens; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and
Senate.