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Resolution Recognizing May as Community Action Month
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WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies are nonprofit and unit of local government organizations designated under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to serve to ameliorate the effects of poverty and help persons experiencing poverty to transition to self-sufficiency;
WHEREAS, Community Action builds and promotes economic stability and enhances stronger communities and the opportunity to live in dignity;
WHEREAS, nationally Community Action has enhanced the lives of millions by providing essential, life-changing services and opportunities;
WHEREAS, Community Action serves 99% of America's counties in rural, suburban, and urban communities, and works toward the goal of ending poverty in our lifetime;
WHEREAS, Texas has a strong and vibrant network of Community Action Agencies to deliver Community Action to Texans in need;
WHEREAS, Community Action will continue to implement innovative and cost-effective programs to improve the lives and living conditions of the impoverished; continue to provide support and opportunities for all eligible households in need of assistance; and continue to develop and carry out effective welfare system reforms; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and the State of Texas support the Community Action network in Texas in working to improve communities and make Texas a better place to live not only during Community Action Month in May, but throughout the entire year;
NOW, therefore, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs does hereby celebrate May 2024, as Community Action Month in Texas, and encourages all Texas individuals and organizations, public and private, to join and work together in this observance of the hard work and dedication of Texas Community Action agencies.
Signed this eleventh day of April 2024.
Leo Vasquez, Chair
Kenny Marchant, Vice Chair
Holland Harp...
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