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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 122

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Texas Association of Second Harvest Food Banks
on the occasion of Food Banks of Texas Day at the Capitol, 
February 16, 2005; and

	WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Second Harvest Food Banks,
which was founded in 1986, is composed of 18 food banks that serve 
all 254 Texas counties; the member food banks are all America's 
Second Harvest affiliates and adhere to national standards for 
food distribution; and

	WHEREAS, In 2004, the association's member food banks 
provided more than one million meals to Texans in need; and

	WHEREAS, The association has formed a partnership with the 
Texas Department of Criminal Justice to distribute to the needy 
surplus fresh produce grown on prison land; this partnership 
enables offenders to gain work experience and certifications 
while providing valuable help to food banks; and

	WHEREAS, The association has been awarded a grant from the 
Texas Department of Agriculture that enables Texas growers to donate
surplus product to help feed the hungry; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Association of
Second Harvest Food Banks for its outstanding humanitarian work 
as we observe Food Banks of Texas Day; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the Texas Association of Second Harvest Food Banks as an 
expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Eltife




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 9, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate