H.R. No. 718

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Katy Christian Ministries is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2019; and

WHEREAS, A nonprofit social service organization, KCM was established in 1984 by an interdenominational coalition of nine churches who combined their resources in order to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population during an economic downturn; and

WHEREAS, Today 35 churches are members of the KCM coalition, which offers services to residents of all faiths in Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller Counties; the organization provides emergency financial and food assistance, operates a crisis center for abuse victims, administers a health benefits access program, and offers employment search assistance, tutoring and homework help, and classes on financial management and parenting; and

WHEREAS, KCM served more than 8,000 households in 2017, distributing over 700,000 pounds of food and nearly $425,000 in financial assistance; in addition, it helped more than 900 victims of abuse; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, Katy Christian Ministries has made a positive difference in the lives of area residents in need, and in so doing, it has strengthened the entire community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Katy Christian Ministries on its 35th anniversary and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Katy Christian Ministries as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Calanni

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 718 was adopted by the House on March 21, 2019, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House