SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 278

WHEREAS, A delegation from the San Antonio nonprofit Eva's Heroes is visiting the State Capitol on February 27, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Eva's Heroes was founded in 2006 by actress Eva Longoria and Christiane Perkins-Garcia to help address the scarcity of programs for teenagers and adults with intellectual disabilities; the group is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with special needs by creating an inclusive environment for them that is anchored on four organizational tenets: interact, grow, learn, and love; and

WHEREAS, Annually, Eva's Heroes serves more than 1,900 teens and young adults in Bexar County by hosting meaningful and engaging programs and activities that help foster independence and build self-esteem; the organization is sustained by a caring team that includes its board of directors, staff, donors, and volunteers, who are united by the desire to be advocates for the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, Eva's Heroes is helping to make the community a more welcoming and accepting place for all San Antonians, including those whose voices are less often heard, and in so doing, it is making a profound difference in the lives of countless families; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby recognize Eva's Heroes on the occasion of its visit to the State Capitol and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Eva's Heroes as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.

Menéndez

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 27, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate