H.R. No. 1305

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Goodwill Industries of Dallas is serving as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site during the 2013 tax season; and

WHEREAS, Certified by the Internal Revenue Service, VITA centers offer free income tax preparation and filing for low- to moderate-income individuals; and

WHEREAS, The program was established in 1971 by a small group of dedicated accounting students, and since that time it has grown to include sites nationwide, where trained volunteers help tens of thousands of taxpayers each year; and

WHEREAS, By operating as a VITA center, Goodwill Industries of Dallas is providing important financial assistance to North Texas residents, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize those who carried out this outstanding community service initiative; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor Goodwill Industries of Dallas for hosting a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site and commend all those who have volunteered their time and resources to benefit the program; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Goodwill Industries of Dallas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Johnson

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1305 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House