Bill Text: TX HR501 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 501 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Recognizing February 2011 as National AMBUCS Visibility Month and commending the Longview chapter of AMBUCS for their work to foster mobility and independence of people with disabilities.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-24 - Reported enrolled [HR501 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR501-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 501



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Longview chapter of AMBUCS is celebrating
	National AMBUCS Visibility Month during February 2011; and
	WHEREAS, AMBUCS is a national service organization that works
	to foster the mobility and independence of people with
	disabilities; in chapters throughout the country, AMBUCS members
	participate in community projects, provide scholarships for
	occupational and physical therapy students, and donate AmTryke
	therapeutic tricycles to individuals who are unable to operate
	traditional bicycles; and
	WHEREAS, Chartered in 1984, the Longview chapter is
	distinguished as the original creator of the AmTryke, which members
	developed in 1989 in response to the need for tricycles for children
	with disabilities; the chapter built the unique machines by hand
	until 1994, when National AMBUCS established AmTryke, LLC, and took
	over production; to date, more than 15,000 AmTrykes have been
	distributed around the world; and
	WHEREAS, The Longview chapter has also initiated many
	worthwhile projects over the years, including the construction of
	wheelchair ramps, the installation of handicapped accessible
	playground equipment at Rotary/AMBUCS park, and the donation of
	wheelchairs, hospital beds, chair lifts, and other items to East
	Texans with disabilities; and
	WHEREAS, Volunteers of Longview AMBUCS have made a positive
	difference in the lives of countless individuals, and it is a
	pleasure to honor them for their continuing commitment to people
	with disabilities; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize February 2011 as National AMBUCS
	Visibility Month and commend the members of the Longview chapter
	for their outstanding contributions to their fellow Texans; and, be
	it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the Longview chapter of AMBUCS as an expression of high
	regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

	Simpson

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 501 was adopted by the House on
	February 23, 2011, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House