SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 545 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Community Action Agencies of Texas; and WHEREAS, Created when the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was signed into law, Community Action Agencies have a 40-year history of promoting self-sufficiency for people of limited income; and WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies provide innovative and cost-effective programs to individuals and families to improve their lives and living conditions; and WHEREAS, The Community Action Agencies of Texas have forged working partnerships with other public and private sector organizations and coalitions, including the American Red Cross, local chambers of commerce, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, community health agencies, and commercial housing developers; and WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies are governed by a tripartite board that is representative of the entire community, including locally elected officials, business organizations, and citizens of limited income; and WHEREAS, By offering support to citizens in need, Community Action Agencies are a valuable tool for waging war on poverty and for helping all citizens to live with dignity and hope; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 79th Legislature, hereby commend the Community Action Agencies of Texas on their many contributions to the citizens of our state; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Barrientos ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 5, 2005. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate