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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 164

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Mobile Loaves and Fishes on its selection for a 2004 
Governor's Volunteer Award in the Group Category; and

	WHEREAS, The Governor's Volunteer Awards are a 21-year 
tradition, honoring Texas' most dedicated community volunteers; 
only 13 of these prestigious awards are given out annually; they 
are currently administered by the OneStar Foundation; and

	WHEREAS, Mobile Loaves and Fishes was established in 1999 
by six volunteers who had a vision to feed the homeless and 
working poor in the City of Austin; in its first year of 
operation, the group served 10,000 meals; in 2003, Mobile Loaves 
and Fishes served 90,000 people, making it the second largest 
feeding program in Austin; and

	WHEREAS, Today, 4,100 volunteers for the group raise money 
and serve food to the poor; volunteers also provide individuals 
with clothing, toiletries, prayer cards, and other supplies; and

	WHEREAS, The volunteers of Mobile Loaves and Fishes 
deserve recognition for their hard work and their dedication to 
helping their fellow man; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Mobile 
Loaves and Fishes for its commitment to community service and 
extend congratulations to the organization for earning a 2004 
Governor's Volunteer Award; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Mobile Loaves and Fishes as an expression of esteem from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 14, 2004.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate