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      H.R. No. 134       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Through the essential services they provide,   Community Action Agencies of Texas have long worked to address and   alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty for the state's most   vulnerable residents; and          WHEREAS, Established when the Economic Opportunity Act of   1964 was signed into law, Community Action Agencies have a   six-decade history of promoting self-sufficiency for citizens of   limited income in all Texas counties; each agency assures wide   community involvement through governance by a board consisting of   low-income individuals and families from the service area and   representatives from government, business, labor, religion, law   enforcement, and education; and          WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies work to strengthen   communities in times of natural and human disasters, extraordinary   economic challenges, and major health crises; they follow immediate   response with long-term services to promote recovery; while   creating access to safe and affordable housing, they also reduce   expenses through energy efficiency and utility payment programs;   they provide nutrition assistance as well as primary and preventive   health care; in addition, their initiatives promote academic   success and the development of workforce skills; and          WHEREAS, By offering impactful solutions to help families   achieve financial stability, Community Action Agencies are   changing lives and making the Lone Star State a more prosperous,   vibrant, and dynamic place for all; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commend the Community Action Agencies of Texas   for their contributions and extend to them 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 the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies as   an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.     Darby     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 134 was adopted by the House on   February 5, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House