SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 670

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Cleaning For A Reason Foundation for its outstanding work and to join citizens across the state in celebrating April 26 through May 2, 2009, as National Cleaning for a Reason Week; and

WHEREAS, Based in Lewisville, the Cleaning For A Reason Foundation is a nonprofit organization that offers free professional housecleaning services to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, this exemplary organization has helped more than 1,500 women receive the help they need to maintain a clean home at a time when their immune system is stressed and they are in particular need of a sanitary environment; the foundation has enlisted the aid of more than 386 maid services to carry out this mission; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to providing the gift of a clean home to women undergoing cancer treatment, thereby allowing them to focus on their health, the Cleaning For A Reason Foundation continues to grow as it improves the lives of women stricken with this cruel disease; the foundation is truly deserving of recognition for its worthy efforts on behalf of those it serves; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the Cleaning For A Reason Foundation for its dedication to helping women at a traumatic time in their lives and extend best wishes for a memorable and successful National Cleaning for a Reason Week; and, be it further

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

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 21, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate