SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 617

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Cleaning For A Reason and to proclaim April 24, 2019, as Cleaning For A Reason Awareness Day in Texas; and

WHEREAS, Cleaning For A Reason is a nonprofit organization that partners with residential cleaners throughout the United States and Canada to offer free in-home cleaning to help women and men who are battling cancer; and

WHEREAS, Since its founding in 2006 by Debbie Sardone, the organization and its partners have donated more than $10 million in free services and have helped more than 30,200 women; and

WHEREAS, In 2017, Cleaning For A Reason was adopted by ISSA Charities, the worldwide cleaning industry association that sponsors and supports charitable and social programs directly related to cleaning; and

WHEREAS, Founded in Texas and based in Lewisville, Cleaning For A Reason works with more than 1,200 professional cleaning companies and continues to grow and gain support; and

WHEREAS, The organization's volunteers ensure that the houses of individuals who are being treated for cancer are taken care of so cancer patients can focus on their health; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend all who are associated with Cleaning For A Reason and extend sincere best wishes to them for a rewarding Cleaning For A Reason Awareness Day in Texas.

Campbell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 23, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate