SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 737
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
  recognizing Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County, which recently
  celebrated the delivery of its 16-millionth meal; and
         WHEREAS, For many years, Meals on Wheels has been more than
  a source of sustenance for elderly, disabled, and homebound
  persons; it is also a lifeline, and its volunteer meal deliveries
  are an occasion that many recipients look forward to each day;
  and
         WHEREAS, The Tarrant County group delivers an estimated
  19,000 meals each week, and its staff members depend on the
  generosity of some 4,000 volunteers to deliver them; in 2012
  alone, 4,740 Tarrant County residents received meals, and for
  some, it was their only source of nourishment; and
         WHEREAS, In many cases, Meals on Wheels deliveries allow
  elderly persons to live independently in their homes longer than
  they would otherwise be able to; the provision of hot, nutritious
  meals is a vital service for many of these vulnerable citizens,
  and the personal interaction with delivery volunteers further
  enhances the quality of life of these valued community members;
  and
         WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County fulfills an
  important and compassionate mission on a daily basis, and the
  achievement of having delivered 16 million meals over the years
  is a true testament to the program's success; now, therefore, be
  it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
  Legislature, hereby commend the leaders and volunteers of Meals
  on Wheels of Tarrant County on their dedication to improving the
  lives of their fellow community members and extend to all best
  wishes for further success in their worthy endeavors; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  this exceptional organization as an expression of high regard
  from the Texas Senate.
 
  Davis
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 22, 2013.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate