SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 346

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Amigos Del Valle, Incorporated, for its exceptional work in supporting the senior citizens of the Rio Grande Valley; and

WHEREAS, Amigos Del Valle was chartered in 1974 as a private, nonprofit organization; its mission is to positively impact the quality of life in the Rio Grande Valley by providing diversified and effective human services, community development activities, and advocacy for low-income families; and

WHEREAS, Amigos Del Valle places special emphasis on helping senior citizens maintain active, healthy, and independent lives; its Meals on Wheels program has provided nearly 25 million meals to tens of thousands of senior citizens, and the organization has also furnished them with invaluable transportation and subsidized housing assistance; and

WHEREAS, Amigos Del Valle has improved the lives of countless people across the Rio Grande Valley, and it is truly fitting that all associated with the organization receive special recognition for their invaluable contributions to area citizens; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the management, staff, and volunteers of Amigos Del Valle, Incorporated, on their commitment to serving others and extend to them best wishes for the continued success of the Meals on Wheels program; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this outstanding organization as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 11, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate