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                                                                  H.R. No. 337



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1990, Brighter Tomorrows was established 
to provide a safe, empowering environment for survivors of domestic 
violence and sexual assault and to help them in breaking the often 
cyclical pattern of abuse; and
	WHEREAS, The first Brighter Tomorrows facility was located in 
Grand Prairie, and over the years the organization has expanded to 
include shelters in DeSoto and Irving, as well as a Women's Resource 
Center in Cedar Hill; and
	WHEREAS, These valuable facilities offer not only emergency 
refuge from abuse, but also crisis counseling, support groups, 
legal advocacy, and hospital and court accompaniment; in addition, 
local residents can benefit from the organization's free parenting 
classes, community education presentations, professional training, 
and a 24-hour crisis hotline; and
	WHEREAS, Currently under the leadership of Jana Barker, a 
founder and the organization's executive director since 1992, 
Brighter Tomorrows has provided individuals with the support, 
education, and services essential for overcoming domestic violence 
and sexual assault, and it is most deserving of special 
recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Jana Barker and all those associated 
with Brighter Tomorrows for their dedication and contributions to 
the community and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued 
success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for this organization as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                           Allen

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 337 was adopted by the House on March 
17, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House