SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 412

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to recognize the Community Services Agency of South Texas, 
Incorporated, for its outstanding work in improving the quality 
of life for the people of South Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Incorporated in April of 1965, the organization 
is one of the Community Action Agencies established across the 
nation through the Economic Opportunity Act passed by the
United States Congress in 1964; and
	WHEREAS, The Community Services Agency of South Texas, 
Incorporated, is a partnership of local elected officials, 
community and civic organizations, and representatives of the 
poor; it is a private, nonprofit corporation with an 18-member 
board of directors; and
	WHEREAS, A staff of approximately 200 dedicated and 
knowledgeable employees provides vital educational and social 
services to residents of Dimmit, LaSalle, Maverick, Zavala, 
Uvalde, Val Verde, Kinney, Real, Edwards, and Frio counties; and
	WHEREAS, The many services provided by the agency include 
Head Start and preschool educational services, family support 
centers, weatherization and energy conservation, energy and 
utility assistance, the Boot Strap home rehabilitation program 
for the colonias, and Meals on Wheels; the agency also operates 
elderly rental housing projects in Pearsall and Asherton; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the Community Services Agency 
of South Texas, Incorporated, for its invaluable work on behalf 
of the citizens of our state and extend best wishes for the future 
to all associated with this fine organization; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the agency as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 20, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate