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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Network of Community Ministries, a nonprofit, |
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nondenominational organization serving North Texas, has made a |
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meaningful difference in the lives of countless families in need; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In 1985, several churches and community groups came |
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together with the goal of assisting neighbors who were struggling |
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in the midst of an economic downturn; they formed Network of |
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Community Ministries, which today serves nearly 30,000 individuals |
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each year in Richardson, Dallas, Plano, and Garland; and |
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WHEREAS, Network of Community Ministries offers emergency |
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help in the form of food and clothing donations, utilities, and |
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rental assistance, in addition to a medical and dental voucher |
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program and various resources for senior citizens; the organization |
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also provides a variety of support services, including case |
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management and stability planning, job coaching, ESL and GED |
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classes, and benefits assistance; since 2019, Network has operated |
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a mobile food pantry for qualifying students who attend Richardson |
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ISD and their families; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its outstanding work over the course of more |
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than 35 years, Network of Community Ministries has set an inspiring |
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example of faith in action, and all those affiliated with this |
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exemplary organization may indeed take great pride in their |
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efforts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Network of Community Ministries for its |
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charitable service to North Texas and extend to all those |
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associated with the organization sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Network of Community Ministries as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Ramos |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 471 was adopted by the House on April |
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9, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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