H.R. No. 681

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dedicated philanthropists from across the state are
	gathering in Austin on March 15, 2017, to commemorate Texas Charity
	Advocates Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Devoted to the betterment of Texas charities, TCA
	was established in 2005 with 20 charter members; the organization
	has expanded significantly in the years since, providing a wide
	array of services and meeting the needs of diverse populations and
	communities throughout Texas; and
	WHEREAS, A powerful voice for its member organizations, TCA
	works to unite these groups under their shared mission to bring
	vital aid to the citizens of Texas; TCA has also helped raise funds
	through charitable bingo games and other efforts, and it continues
	to raise awareness among the public about the positive impact of
	charitable bingo, which is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of
	Texans every year; and
	WHEREAS, Charitable bingo games in Texas generate revenue for
	over 1,000 organizations that provide important assistance to
	veterans, seniors, children, and communities across the state;
	these charities' services, which range from medical care, research,
	and job training to volunteer emergency and fire protection and
	animal rescue, address community needs that might otherwise go
	unmet without their support; and
	WHEREAS, Texas Charity Advocates has demonstrated an
	unwavering commitment to philanthropy, and in so doing, it has
	benefited countless individuals in the Lone Star State; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize March 15, 2017, as Texas Charity
	Advocates Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those
	associated with TCA sincere best wishes for continued success with
	their commendable work; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Texas Charity Advocates as an expression of high
	regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
	Turner
	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. 681 was adopted by the House on March
	15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House