Bill Text: TX HR540 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing March 1, 2017, as United Way Day at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-03 - Reported enrolled [HR540 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR540-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 540

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For nearly 130 years, United Way has raised funds to
support the work of relief agencies in local communities, and the
celebration of United Way Day at the State Capitol offers a welcome
opportunity to honor this organization for the critical role it
plays in bettering the lives of countless Texans; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1887, United Way envisions a world
where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and where entire
communities thrive as a result; local affiliates build productive
relationships among philanthropists, the public sector, and
leaders in both the business and nonprofit communities to identify
and implement solutions based on the needs in their communities;
and
WHEREAS, Texas is home to more than 70 United Way
organizations, which collectively raise some $250 million each
year; these affiliates are working on such community-driven
initiatives as removing barriers to school readiness for children
under the age of six, improving high school graduation rates and
college readiness, developing 2-1-1 information and referrals, and
helping individuals achieve financial stability; and
WHEREAS, By mobilizing thousands of volunteers, engaging
their compassion and energy in behalf of others, and collaborating
with groups that are committed to the achievement of similar goals,
United Way organizations are strengthening in myriad ways the
social fabric of their communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 1, 2017, as United Way Day at the
State Capitol and commend all those associated with United Way for
their immeasurable contributions to the Lone Star State.
Howard
Straus Goldman Oliverson
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
Alvarado Gooden Parker
Anchia Guerra Paul
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
Bailes Herrero Price
Bell Hinojosa Raney
Bernal Holland Raymond
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
Bohac Hunter Roberts
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
Burrows Kacal Sanford
Button Keough Schaefer
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
Canales King of Parker Schubert
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
Clardy Klick Sheffield
Coleman Koop Shine
Collier Krause Simmons
Cook Kuempel Smithee
Cortez Lambert Springer
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
Craddick Lang Stickland
Cyrier Larson Stucky
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
Darby Leach Thierry
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
Deshotel Martinez Turner
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
Elkins Miller Villalba
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
Fallon Moody Walle
Farrar Morrison White
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
Frank Murphy Workman
Frullo Murr Wray
Geren Neave Wu
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 540 was adopted by the House on March 1,
2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House