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79R12210(1) JNC-D

By:  Chavez                                                       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.