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79R10488 MAM-D
By: Flynn H.R. No. 837
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, Mercy Ships, a global
charity, has come to the aid of people in need by maintaining a
fleet of hospital ships in developing nations; and
WHEREAS, Mercy Ships was founded in 1978 by Don and Deyon
Stephens of Garden Valley when they purchased the Anastasis and set
to transform it from a passenger ship to a floating hospital; today,
following the tenets of their spiritual beliefs, they have expanded
the charity to include three ships, which all provide medical
treatment for people throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, In its benevolent quest, the organization has served
more than 5.5 million people, delivered more than $21 million in
medical equipment, hospital supplies, and medicines, and completed
nearly 350 construction and agriculture projects, including
schools, clinics, and orphanages; the charity relies on 850 staff
members and more than 1,600 volunteers to carry out its mission; and
WHEREAS, The founders, staff, and volunteers of Mercy Ships
have made an indelible impact on the fight for global health; their
tireless work in behalf of individuals in need is truly an
inspiration, and it is a pleasure to honor their achievements at
this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Mercy Ships for bringing hope and
healing to developing countries and extend to Don and Deyon
Stephens and all those associated with this remarkable organization
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the staff and volunteers as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.