SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 253
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize March 1, 2023, as United Way Day at the State
  Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, United Way partners work collaboratively at the
  local level to create opportunities for improving the well-being
  of their communities; and
         WHEREAS, United Way's programs support educational,
  financial, and health services and the 2-1-1 information and
  referral hotline for social services; Texas United Way agencies
  meet their goals through fundraising and extensive community
  reinvestment; and
         WHEREAS, More than 60 local United Way organizations
  exist in Texas, some of which manage 12 of our state's 2-1-1
  call centers, connecting Texans in need to local resources,
  including medical services, affordable housing programs,
  employment assistance, food and nutrition services, and crisis
  hotlines; and
         WHEREAS, As Texas United Way celebrates 20 years of 2-1-1
  Texas, it is important to recognize the devoted volunteers who
  connect individuals to support services and collaborate with
  community partners to aid those in need; and
         WHEREAS, Local philanthropy and volunteerism are
  indispensable assets to our state; United Way agencies have
  effected measurable change and strengthened communities
  throughout Texas, and it is fitting that they are recognized for
  their many contributions to the state; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby recognize United Way staff, volunteers, and
  donors for their outstanding contributions to the State of Texas
  and extend to them best wishes for a memorable United Way Day at
  the Capitol; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  United Way as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 1, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate