TITLE: Honoring Community Family Centers in Houston on the 40th anniversary of its founding.

SUMMARY: Honoring Community Family Centers in Houston on the 40th anniversary of its founding.

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WHEREAS, In 2012, Community Family Centers marked four decades of service to residents of the Greater East End of Houston; and WHEREAS, Established in 1972, CFC provides vital support to 40,000 low-income individuals each year; the organization offers a number of programs for adults and families, including general education classes, English instruction and translation assistance, and an emergency food pantry, which distributed 1.6 million pounds of food in 2011; and WHEREAS, CFC has also made a positive difference in the lives of East End youth; creating pathways to success, the group operates a prekindergarten program and oversees the John P. McGovern Sports and Recreation Center, where children enjoy academic, cultural, and athletic enrichment; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, CFC has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency, and this worthwhile endeavor is building a brighter future for the Bayou City; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor Community Family Centers on the 40th anniversary of its founding and extend to its leadership and staff sincere best wishes with their important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for CFC as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hernandez Luna Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 831 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House