SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 444
         WHEREAS, The observance of Red Cross Day at the State
  Capitol on March 20, 2019, presents an ideal opportunity to honor
  this venerable organization; and
         WHEREAS, Nearly 140 years ago, the American Red Cross was
  established to help anyone in need; today, it is one of the
  world's largest humanitarian organizations dedicated to
  alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies, and 90
  percent of its work is carried out by volunteers; and
         WHEREAS, In Texas, the Red Cross has 17 chapters across
  four regions, and in 2018 alone, more than 7,000 volunteers
  contributed nearly 600,000 hours to the organization's efforts;
  in the wake of the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, the Red
  Cross established a canteen for first responders, as well as a
  family reunification center and family assistance centers
  offering mental health services and spiritual care; the
  organization also supported law enforcement and emergency
  personnel dealing with the package bombings in Austin; and
         WHEREAS, The Red Cross benefited Texans in many ways during
  and after Hurricane Harvey; it opened mega-shelters across the
  state and looked after evacuees until they were able to return
  home; in addition, volunteers offered long-term assistance for
  hundreds of thousands of families affected by the devastation; and
         WHEREAS, Each year, the Red Cross trains a host of
  volunteers in first aid and such lifesaving techniques as CPR; it
  also delivers blood to hospitals, installs free smoke alarms in
  at-risk neighborhoods, and provides special services to
  veterans, members of the military, and their families; and
         WHEREAS, Countless people have looked to the Red Cross for
  comfort, assistance, and guidance in their darkest hour, and the
  members of the organization may take justifiable pride in their
  contributions; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby recognize March 20, 2019, as Red Cross Day at
  the State Capitol and honor the members of the organization for
  their outstanding record of service; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas Senate.
  Alvarado, Campbell,
  Huffman, Lucio,    
  Zaffirini          
 
 
 
 
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       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
 
 
 
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       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
 
 
   
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                                          Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ______________________________ 
       President of the Senate
     
         I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 20, 2019.
   
   
   
    ______________________________ 
       Secretary of the Senate