Bill Text: TX HR123 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced
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Bill Title: Honoring Labor of Love for its efforts to benefit Henderson County.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-20 - Reported enrolled [HR123 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HR123-Introduced.html
Bill Title: Honoring Labor of Love for its efforts to benefit Henderson County.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-20 - Reported enrolled [HR123 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HR123-Introduced.html
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By: Gooden | H.R. No. 123 |
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WHEREAS, Labor of Love is a Henderson County organization of | ||
volunteers who work to provide house repairs for homeowners in | ||
need; and | ||
WHEREAS, Founded in 1986, Labor of Love was originally | ||
inspired by Habitat for Humanity; following a trip sponsored by | ||
that organization, members of the First Christian Church created | ||
the Athens Samaritans in an effort to assist residents who can no | ||
longer maintain their homes due to their age, disabilities, or | ||
other circumstances beyond their control; and | ||
WHEREAS, This United Way agency now benefits from the | ||
assistance of congregants from the First Presbyterian, First United | ||
Methodist, and First Baptist Churches; the association also works | ||
with the Boy Scouts, student groups from Trinity Valley Community | ||
College, Young Life, 4-H, and local businesses to expand its | ||
outreach efforts; and | ||
WHEREAS, Labor of Love participants have repaired countless | ||
area houses; with the help of donations from the community, more | ||
than 180 projects were completed in 2011 alone, including the | ||
construction of 45 wheelchair ramps; and | ||
WHEREAS, During the past quarter-century, Labor of Love has | ||
made a positive difference in the lives of many Henderson County | ||
citizens, and it is a pleasure to pay tribute to all those who have | ||
worked to make this worthwhile venture a success; now, therefore, | ||
be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas | ||
Legislature hereby honor Labor of Love for its contributions to the | ||
community and commend all involved for their dedication and | ||
achievements; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
House of Representatives. |