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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