SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 497
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the nonprofit organization Mosaic for its outstanding
  efforts on behalf of people with developmental disabilities and
  to designate March, 2009, as National Intellectual and
  Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Disability is a natural part of the human
  experience and in no way diminishes the right of people with
  disabilities to make choices, contribute to society, and pursue
  their dreams; and
         WHEREAS, Mosaic is a nonprofit social services
  organization that provides services in a community environment
  to persons with developmental disabilities; the services are
  provided in a group home setting, in a foster or companion home
  setting, or in the home of the individual; and
         WHEREAS, With a vision of providing support and
  encouraging community participation, this outstanding
  organization seeks to become the leader in quality services,
  advocacy, and worldwide partnerships with others who are
  committed to the same mission; and
         WHEREAS, Citizens with developmental disabilities have the
  right to function independently and productively in our society,
  and Mosaic plays an important role in ensuring that these
  citizens have the tools they need to secure these rights; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby
  commend the leadership and staff of Mosaic on their valuable
  advocacy and support on behalf of people with developmental
  disabilities and encourage all Texans to join in the observance
  of March, 2009, as National Intellectual and Developmental
  Disabilities Awareness Month in Texas; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  Mosaic as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Zaffirini
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 23, 2009.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate