SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 823

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize April 24, 2007, as Texas Charity Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Texans are generous people and give millions of dollars each year to worthwhile projects; and

WHEREAS, Texas Charity Advocates is an organization dedicated to the betterment of Texas charities across the state that make a real difference in the lives of children, women, and families; the organization's goal is to increase the awareness of what charities do for their communities; and

WHEREAS, In the Montgomery County area, the Eastex Detachment of the Marine Corps provides nearly $50,000 in services for our American heroes returning home from Iraq, and the charity provides funds for soldiers' families to travel to Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland or for services at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio; and

WHEREAS, In Killeen, the Clements Boys and Girls Club provides a safe place for after-school and all-day summer activities for 6,000 children; Killeen charities also pay for a child advocacy center and a free medical clinic; and

WHEREAS, Texas Charity Advocates has helped charities around the state provide college scholarships, services for the blind, volunteer fire departments, and medical services, and they are to be commended for their worthy efforts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby recognize April 24, 2007, as Texas Charity Day at the State Capitol and acknowledge the contributions that Texas charities make to the citizens of this state; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of Texas Charity Day. Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 24, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate