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H.R. No. 1140
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The El Paso Lighthouse for the Blind has honored
John McCain for sterling work performed in support of the agency's
philanthropic mission; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1934, this notable organization
offers training, resources, and services that provide the blind and
visually impaired with access to the opportunities and quality of
life available to everyone around them; its programs include
on-the-job training and employment, youth activities, low-vision
and ocular services, Braille classes, transportation, counseling
and peer support, and computer technology training, in addition to
instruction in orientation, mobility, and independent living
skills; and
WHEREAS, John McCain has rendered exceptional service in
behalf of the El Paso Lighthouse for the Blind and has truly been an
asset to the group; energetic and capable, Mr. McCain is a deserving
recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, For seven decades, the El Paso Lighthouse has
provided essential services to the visually impaired of Southwest
Texas, and its contributions to the community have been
immeasurably aided by the outstanding efforts of this dedicated
individual; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate John McCain on earning the
Volunteer of the Year Award from the El Paso Lighthouse for the
Blind and extend to this fine Texan sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. McCain as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Chavez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1140 was adopted by the House on May
9, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House