SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 369

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Metroport Meals On Wheels, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 35th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Metroport Meals On Wheels was founded in 1980 as a grassroots volunteer advocate for the elderly and those in need; the organization provides senior citizens and others with nutritional, home-delivered meals and uses community support as an alternative to state and federal programs; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding nonprofit organization works diligently to create personal relationships with those it serves; over the course of its history, it has delivered more than one million meals to senior citizens and the needy across Denton, Tarrant, and Wise Counties; and

WHEREAS, Metroport Meals On Wheels offers a variety of initiatives to supplement its home delivery of meals, including Senior Center Luncheons, the Staples for Seniors food program, and the Holiday Stocking Tree; and

WHEREAS, For 35 years, Metroport Meals On Wheels has had a positive impact on the lives of countless men and women in North Texas, and it is truly deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the staff and volunteers of Metroport Meals On Wheels on their commitment to serving the elderly and others in need and extend to them best wishes on the occasion of the organization's 35th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this exemplary organization as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 16, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate