87R28393 BK-D
 
  By: Neave H.R. No. 1589
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Sharing Life, a charitable organization that
  benefits families in need in southeastern Dallas, Rockwall, and
  Kaufman Counties, is hosting its UNgala fundraising event on August
  26, 2021; and
         WHEREAS, The organization provides compassionate support in
  the form of food, utility, rent, and mortgage assistance, as well as
  by offering education, training, and employment programs to job
  seekers; demand for these resources has been especially high due to
  the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Sharing Life has adapted to
  the unique challenges of this public health crisis by introducing
  grocery delivery to its array of services, helping to fulfill a
  critical need for families that have been forced to quarantine
  because of exposure to the virus; and
         WHEREAS, Sharing Life's UNgala is an online event that is
  being held in place of the organization's gala, its largest annual
  fundraiser; last year's generous donors helped the group to
  distribute more than nine million meals to hungry residents and
  cover the cost of over $1.5 million in utility bills, rent payments,
  and mortgages; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of its existence, Sharing Life has
  had an immeasurable impact in the lives of many Texans, and the
  funds raised through its UNgala will go a long way toward advancing
  the organization's altruistic mission; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Sharing Life on the occasion of its 2021
  UNgala and extend to all those affiliated with the group sincere
  best wishes for a successful event; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Sharing Life as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.