SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 228

WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Be An Angel Fund, Incorporated, has helped the most vulnerable members of our society to live happier, healthier lives; and

WHEREAS, Be An Angel was established in 1986 in an effort to meet the overwhelming needs of the deaf and disabled students at T. H. Rogers School in Houston; through the years, the organization has raised millions of dollars and constructed 16 barrier-free playgrounds, giving wheelchair-bound children the ability to experience recess with their peers; and

WHEREAS, In addition to its innovative playground initiative, the organization sponsors Be An Angel summer camp, summer respite care, a holiday gift program, and a nutrition program; moreover, the group raises money to provide special equipment for use at school and in the home to children in need; and

WHEREAS, The men and women of Be An Angel Fund, Incorporated, have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to enriching the lives of others, and for their efforts they are truly deserving of special praise; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby honor Be An Angel Fund, Incorporated, for its contributions to the children of Houston and extend to all those associated with the group best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Patrick

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 21, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate