SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 204

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Alcon Foundation, the Essilor Vision Foundation, and the Kids Vision for Life-Tarrant County Coalition for hosting Kids Vision Fest 2013 on February 1; and

WHEREAS, Through this event, these organizations provide visual examinations and glasses that are most often an unaffordable luxury for families struggling to meet basic needs and expenses; and

WHEREAS, At the event, children ages five through 12 who qualify under the 2012 federal poverty guidelines receive vision screenings and glasses at no cost; the festival includes games and giveaways and a roundtable discussion regarding children's vision care and its importance for educational success; and

WHEREAS, By hosting the festival, these organizations perform a vital community service that enables underprivileged children who need vision correction to succeed in school, where they might otherwise have faced extreme difficulties; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Alcon Foundation, the Essilor Vision Foundation, and the Kids Vision for Life-Tarrant County Coalition for generously hosting Kids Vision Fest 2013 on behalf of the children of Tarrant County; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for these organizations as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Davis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 13, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate