Bill Text: TX HR554 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Altrusa International of Richardson for 47 years of service to its community.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-13 - Reported enrolled [HR554 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR554-Introduced.html

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83R7872 JGH-D
By: Carter H.R. No. 554

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Over the past 47 years, the members of the
Richardson chapter of Altrusa International have generously
volunteered their time and energy to enhancing the lives of others;
and
WHEREAS, Founded in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1917, Altrusa
International is a nonprofit community service organization with
392 chapters in 19 countries; the Richardson chapter was organized
on February 16, 1966, and chartered on May 23, 1967, and by
dedicating themselves to doing good while developing their
leadership skills and making lasting friendships, the women of
Altrusa Richardson have compiled a nearly half-century record of
making meaningful contributions to their community; and
WHEREAS, The chapter's ongoing projects include providing
support for Ability House, a home for six adults with cerebral
palsy, and sponsoring a variety of programs and activities at
Terrace Elementary School in Richardson, including field trips, a
weekly enrichment program, a parent/child reading program, and an
annual Good Manners Party; and
WHEREAS, The members of the chapter's Seniors Committee
volunteer every year with the Alzheimer's Walk, help organize the
twice-yearly Appletree Court Auction, and organize a monthly bingo
game and an annual Easter tea party for the residents of Atria
Assisted Living Center; the members of the International Relations
Committee help promote World Literacy Day and cover one child's
school tuition through the PEP Kids sponsorship program, and they
initiated a pen pal exchange between Terrace Elementary and a
school in Port-au-Prince, Haiti; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Community Outreach Committee
collects donations for NETWORK of Community Ministries in
Richardson, sponsors an annual literacy event every October,
assists in the Richardson Reads One Book program, and participates
in the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against
Women each November; and
WHEREAS, Altrusa Richardson's work with Ability House was
recognized with the Ability Connection Outstanding Organization
Award, and for its efforts on behalf of the children at Terrace
Elementary, the chapter was recognized by the board of trustees of
the Richardson Independent School District and honored as an
Outstanding Group by Helping Agencies Serving Richardson; and
WHEREAS, Service organizations play an essential role in the
well-being of Texans, and for nearly half a century, the women of
Altrusa Richardson have made a positive difference in the world
around them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Altrusa Richardson on its 47th
anniversary and extend to the chapter's members sincere best wishes
for continued success in their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Altrusa Richardson as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.