87R17019 BK-D
 
  By: Ramos H.R. No. 470
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, PLAN @ 1121 Rock in Richardson, a Clubhouse
  International-accredited nonprofit organization, has been an
  invaluable resource to area Texans with mental health conditions;
  and
         WHEREAS, People Living Active Now, or PLAN, was established
  by two parents of adult children with mental illness in 1991; having
  witnessed firsthand the scarcity of resources available to families
  like their own, the program's founders set out to build an
  organization to help address the needs of persons affected by
  severe mental illness and their loved ones; in August 2017, PLAN
  officially merged with Jewish Family Services of Greater Dallas,
  and the program currently serves more than 150 individuals, as well
  as their families; and
         WHEREAS, PLAN @ 1121 Rock, the first accredited Clubhouse in
  North Texas, is a nonprofit operated by men and women recovering
  from mental illness, who work side by side with caring staff to help
  themselves and one another to regain independence and productivity,
  create opportunities for socialization, and overcome stigma that
  may lead to separation and isolation; and
         WHEREAS, Since its founding, PLAN @ 1121 Rock has been a force
  for good in the lives of many individuals, and it is indeed a
  privilege to recognize the organization for the important
  contributions it has made to the community; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor PLAN @ 1121 Rock for its service to persons
  recovering from mental illness and extend to all those affiliated
  with the group sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for PLAN @ 1121 Rock as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.