Bill Text: TX HR993 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 993 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Honoring the Heart Galleries of Texas for their outstanding work to connect children with adoptive families.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-04-17 - Reported enrolled [HR993 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR993-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 993



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The Heart Galleries of Texas are working to raise
	awareness of children in state care who are currently waiting to be
	placed in permanent, loving homes; and
	WHEREAS, Heart Galleries are traveling exhibits that feature
	portraits and biographies of foster children from the local
	community; the national model for the Heart Gallery originated with
	the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department in 2001, and
	it has since helped connect foster children with adoptive families
	in a number of states and cities across the country; and
	WHEREAS, The State of Texas has embraced this innovative
	concept in recent years, and many community partners and adoption
	agencies have come forward to assist the Texas Department of Family
	and Protective Services in its efforts to promote the adoption of
	Texas children; Heart Galleries rely on a multitude of volunteers
	who lend their time and talents to this endeavor, as well as on
	community institutions, ranging from churches and libraries to
	businesses and state agencies, that generously serve as host venues
	for the program; and
	WHEREAS, The Heart Galleries of Texas are making a profound
	difference in the lives of countless children, as well as in the
	lives of the families who choose to embark on the rewarding journey
	of opening their home to a young Texan in need; now, therefore, be
	it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature hereby honor the Heart Galleries of Texas for their
	outstanding work to connect children with adoptive families and
	extend to all those involved with this worthwhile cause sincere
	best wishes for continued success.

	Phelan

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 993 was adopted by the House on April
	12, 2019, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House