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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Katy Christian Ministries is celebrating its 35th |
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anniversary in 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, A nonprofit social service organization, KCM was |
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established in 1984 by an interdenominational coalition of nine |
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churches who combined their resources in order to meet the needs of |
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a rapidly growing population during an economic downturn; and |
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WHEREAS, Today 35 churches are members of the KCM coalition, |
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which offers services to residents of all faiths in Harris, Fort |
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Bend, and Waller Counties; the organization provides emergency |
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financial and food assistance, operates a crisis center for abuse |
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victims, administers a health benefits access program, and offers |
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employment search assistance, tutoring and homework help, and |
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classes on financial management and parenting; and |
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WHEREAS, KCM served more than 8,000 households in 2017, |
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distributing over 700,000 pounds of food and nearly $425,000 in |
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financial assistance; in addition, it helped more than 900 victims |
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of abuse; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, Katy Christian Ministries has |
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made a positive difference in the lives of area residents in need, |
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and in so doing, it has strengthened the entire community; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Katy Christian Ministries on its |
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35th anniversary and extend to all those associated with the |
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organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Katy Christian Ministries as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |