SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 328
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	join Texans across the state in celebrating March 1, 2017, as
	United Way Day; and
	WHEREAS, United Way chapters work with local community
	organizations to find creative solutions to the various problems
	facing Texans each day; there are more than 70 United Way
	organizations across the state that mobilize thousands of
	volunteers each year; and
	WHEREAS, United Way organizations play a vital role in
	supporting a wide range of causes, including education,
	financial stability, and 2-1-1 information service; and
	WHEREAS, The United Way draws on the generosity and
	volunteerism of communities to reinvest the hundreds of millions
	of dollars in contributions that make for measurable change and a
	profound difference in the lives of countless people; and
	WHEREAS, The United Way brings people together for the
	common good of communities throughout the world, and it is truly
	fitting that a day be set aside to pay tribute to this exceptional
	organization for its invaluable contributions to our state; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend the United Way staff, volunteers,
	and donors on their commitment to strengthening Texas
	communities and extend to all best wishes for a productive and
	memorable United Way Day; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
	honor of this special occasion.
	Zaffirini, Perry
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 28, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate