SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8
         WHEREAS, The month of November provides a special time to
  recognize philanthropic contributions that have made a positive
  difference across the Lone Star State; and
 
         WHEREAS, Every day, nonprofit organizations, companies,
  and individual volunteers share their time and resources to
  support people in need, and their selfless efforts help to make
  our communities better places to live; and
 
         WHEREAS, One group that has played a vital role in
  charitable work throughout our country and beyond is the
  Association of Fundraising Professionals, which promotes ethical
  and effective fundraising; and
 
         WHEREAS, The Association of Fundraising Professionals
  represents 30,000 members in the United States, Canada, and
  Mexico, including 12 chapters in Texas, who aim to fulfill the
  organization's mission by offering affiliates education,
  training, mentoring, research, credentialing, and advocacy; and
 
         WHEREAS, By fostering meaningful participation in a host
  of charitable endeavors, the Association of Fundraising
  Professionals has set an outstanding example of social
  responsibility while helping to create a brighter future for
  countless Texans; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
  Legislature, hereby recognize November 2013 as Texas
  Philanthropy Month and commend the members of the Association of
  Fundraising Professionals for their efforts to benefit their
  communities.
 
  Watson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 29, 2013.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate