Bill Text: TX HR987 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Lubbock Meals on Wheels, Inc.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-05-11 - Reported enrolled [HR987 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR987-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 987 |
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WHEREAS, Lubbock Meals on Wheels, Inc., celebrated its 50th | ||
anniversary in April 2021, presenting a welcome occasion to reflect | ||
on the organization's vital work in behalf of the community; and | ||
WHEREAS, Founded in 1971, Lubbock Meals on Wheels was | ||
developed to improve the health and well-being of homebound elderly | ||
residents through the provision of nutritious meals; the group's | ||
initial board meeting was held on February 11 of that year, and on | ||
April 1, the organization delivered its first meals to 29 | ||
recipients; today, the organization regularly serves more than 850 | ||
Texans; and | ||
WHEREAS, Lubbock Meals on Wheels has greatly benefited from | ||
the leadership of its executive director, Lisa Gilliland, as well | ||
as from the outstanding efforts of its supporting staff, board | ||
members, and volunteers; highlights of the organization's history | ||
include the creation of its News on Wheels newsletter, the | ||
renovation and expansion of its kitchen and office space, the | ||
institution of weekend deliveries for those in need, the extension | ||
of services to Wolfforth, and the implementation of several | ||
successful fundraising efforts; and | ||
WHEREAS, Through the simple act of delivering healthy meals, | ||
volunteers with Lubbock Meals on Wheels have enriched the lives of | ||
countless area residents in need, and it is a privilege to honor all | ||
those associated with this esteemed organization for their | ||
compassion and dedication; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of Lubbock | ||
Meals on Wheels, Inc., and commend its board members, staff, and | ||
volunteers for their caring service to their fellow Texans; and, be | ||
it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the | ||
Texas House of Representatives. | ||
Frullo | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 987 was adopted by the House on May 8, | ||
2021, by a non-record vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||