H.R. No. 540
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, For nearly 130 years, United Way has raised funds to
  support the work of relief agencies in local communities, and the
  celebration of United Way Day at the State Capitol offers a welcome
  opportunity to honor this organization for the critical role it
  plays in bettering the lives of countless Texans; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 1887, United Way envisions a world
  where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and where entire
  communities thrive as a result; local affiliates build productive
  relationships among philanthropists, the public sector, and
  leaders in both the business and nonprofit communities to identify
  and implement solutions based on the needs in their communities;
  and
         WHEREAS, Texas is home to more than 70 United Way
  organizations, which collectively raise some $250 million each
  year; these affiliates are working on such community-driven
  initiatives as removing barriers to school readiness for children
  under the age of six, improving high school graduation rates and
  college readiness, developing 2-1-1 information and referrals, and
  helping individuals achieve financial stability; and
         WHEREAS, By mobilizing thousands of volunteers, engaging
  their compassion and energy in behalf of others, and collaborating
  with groups that are committed to the achievement of similar goals,
  United Way organizations are strengthening in myriad ways the
  social fabric of their communities; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize March 1, 2017, as United Way Day at the
  State Capitol and commend all those associated with United Way for
  their immeasurable contributions to the Lone Star State.
 
  Howard
 
 
Straus Goldman Oliverson
 
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
 
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
 
Alvarado Gooden Parker
 
Anchia Guerra Paul
 
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
 
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
 
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
 
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
 
Bailes Herrero Price
 
Bell Hinojosa Raney
 
Bernal Holland Raymond
 
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
 
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
 
Bohac Hunter Roberts
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
 
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
 
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
 
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
 
Burrows Kacal Sanford
 
Button Keough Schaefer
 
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
 
Canales King of Parker Schubert
 
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
 
Clardy Klick Sheffield
 
Coleman Koop Shine
 
Collier Krause Simmons
 
Cook Kuempel Smithee
 
Cortez Lambert Springer
 
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
 
Craddick Lang Stickland
 
Cyrier Larson Stucky
 
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
 
Darby Leach Thierry
 
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
 
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
 
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
 
Deshotel Martinez Turner
 
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
 
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
 
Elkins Miller Villalba
 
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
 
Fallon Moody Walle
 
Farrar Morrison White
 
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
 
Frank Murphy Workman
 
Frullo Murr Wray
 
Geren Neave Wu
 
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
 
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 540 was adopted by the House on March 1,
  2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House