Bill Text: TX HR500 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 500 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Recognizing February 20, 2013, as Texas Charity Advocates Day at the State Capitol.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-22 - Reported enrolled [HR500 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR500-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 500



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dedicated philanthropists from across the state are
	gathering in Austin on February 20, 2013, to commemorate Texas
	Charity Advocates Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 2005, TCA is devoted to the
	betterment of Texas charities, and since its inception it has
	increased its membership from 20 to nearly 370 organizations; these
	groups provide a wide array of services, and they exist to meet the
	needs of diverse populations and communities throughout Texas; and
	WHEREAS, A powerful voice for its member organizations, TCA
	works to unite these groups under their shared mission to bring
	vital aid to the citizens of Texas; TCA has also helped raise funds
	through charitable bingo games and other efforts, and it continues
	to encourage statewide support and raise awareness among the public
	about the positive results that can be achieved through charitable
	endeavors; and
	WHEREAS, Texas Charity Advocates has demonstrated an
	unwavering commitment to philanthropy, and in so doing, it has
	benefited countless individuals in the Lone Star State; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize February 20, 2013, as Texas Charity
	Advocates Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those
	associated with TCA sincere best wishes for continued success with
	their important work.

	Sheffield of Bell

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 500 was adopted by the House on
	February 20, 2013, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House