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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In a testament to its sound fiscal management, |
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Irving Cares has received a four-star rating from Charity |
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Navigator, the respected service that evaluates nonprofit groups in |
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the United States; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1957, Irving Cares has dedicated itself |
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to helping the city's working poor and families in crisis by |
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promoting self-sufficiency; the organization offers its clients |
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valuable resources that include a food pantry, employment services, |
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transportation to medical facilities, and limited financial |
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assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, and prescriptions; and |
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WHEREAS, The four-star rating earned by Irving Cares is the |
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highest ranking given by Charity Navigator and is only awarded to a |
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quarter of the organizations it reviews; Irving Cares exceeds |
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industry standards with more than 80 cents of every dollar that it |
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raises going back into the community for program-related expenses; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Positive recognition is nothing new to this North |
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Texas charity; since 2001, Irving Cares has consistently achieved |
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the United Way's top stewardship rating for fiduciary management |
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and board oversight; in 2005, it received the Outstanding Community |
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Partner Award from the City of Irving Housing and Human Services |
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Department; and in 2008, TXU Energy Aid honored Irving Cares for 25 |
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years of continuous partnership in serving area residents; and |
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WHEREAS, By demonstrating an unwavering commitment to |
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responsibly serving those in need, Irving Cares has made a |
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meaningful difference in the community for more than a |
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half-century, and its sound practices are helping to ensure that |
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the organization will remain a vital source of assistance for many |
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years to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Irving Cares on receiving a |
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four-star rating from Charity Navigator and commend the |
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organization's staff for their exceptional work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Irving Cares as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Harper-Brown |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1667 was adopted by the House on May |
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12, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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