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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Metrocrest Services is celebrating the 50th |
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anniversary of its founding in 2021, providing a fitting |
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opportunity to recognize the organization's myriad contributions |
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to the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1971, Metrocrest Services fosters |
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self-sufficiency and independent living for individuals, families, |
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and senior citizens who reside in Carrollton, Addison, Farmers |
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Branch, Coppell, and Dallas; equipping businesses and citizens with |
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the tools they need to help those around them, the agency offers a |
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comprehensive approach to social services that addresses gaps in |
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finances, employment, and nutrition in an effort to end poverty and |
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reduce inequities; and |
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WHEREAS, Metrocrest's many initiatives include emergency and |
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medical aid, rent and utility bill assistance, budgeting education, |
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transportation, home-delivered meals, and a food pantry; moreover, |
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the organization distributes school shoes and supplies for students |
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and offers annual holiday programs; in 2020, Metrocrest served more |
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than 28,000 clients; and |
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WHEREAS, For five decades, Metrocrest Services has provided |
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unwavering support to some of the most vulnerable members of |
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society, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in celebrating this |
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significant milestone in the agency's history; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Metrocrest Services on its 50th |
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anniversary and extend to all those associated with the |
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organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Metrocrest Services as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Johnson of Dallas |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1159 was adopted by the House on May |
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23, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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