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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Haltom City Senior Center is commemorating its |
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40th year of operation in May 2017, and this occasion provides a |
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fitting opportunity to recognize this outstanding community |
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resource and those who have contributed to its success; and |
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WHEREAS, Built with funds provided by the Federal Community |
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Development Act, the Haltom City Senior Center opened on May 8, |
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1977, under the oversight of Tarrant County; today, seniors from 16 |
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different cities come to enjoy a variety of enriching activities, |
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including arts, crafts, fitness, painting, tai chi, bingo, |
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quilting, billiards, and computer classes, all of which are taught |
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by senior volunteers; over 200 community partners sponsor events |
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and entertainment for the center, and educational and safety |
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presentations are hosted regularly by the Haltom City Police and |
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Fire Departments and other organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, Through a partnership with the Tarrant Area Food |
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Bank and Father's Heart Ministry, the Haltom City Senior Center |
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hosts monthly food distributions for area residents, and it serves |
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as a congregate meal site, providing meals to an average of 89 |
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visitors daily; as a recognized Benefits Enrollment Center, it also |
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has a social worker on site to connect clients with housing, |
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medication, and utility assistance benefits; and |
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WHEREAS, The Haltom City Senior Center relies on the hard |
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work of a number of staff and volunteers, and deserving of special |
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recognition for her dedicated service is supervisor Bobbi Arthur, |
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who celebrated her 24th anniversary with the center on April 30; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its founding, the Haltom City Senior Center |
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has encouraged older Texans in the area to maintain healthy |
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lifestyles and enjoy fulfillment through fellowship and |
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recreation, and it has made a positive and lasting difference in the |
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Haltom City community and beyond; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Haltom City Senior Center on its 40th |
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anniversary and extend to all those associated with the program |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the center as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |