TITLE: Congratulating Altrusa International, Inc., of Garland on the awards the organization received at the 55th Annual Altrusa International, Inc., District Nine Conference.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Altrusa International, Inc., of Garland on the awards the organization received at the 55th Annual Altrusa International, Inc., District Nine Conference.

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WHEREAS, Altrusa International, Inc., of Garland won a number of notable awards at the 55th Annual Altrusa International, Inc., District Nine Conference held in Dallas from April 29 to May 1, 2011; and WHEREAS, A volunteer service organization, Altrusa International, Inc., of Garland draws its membership from women who live or work in the Garland and Rowlett communities; its parent organization promotes community service through an international network of executives and professionals in diverse career classifications; Altrusans of Garland are involved in many community projects, among them the Future Readers of Garland Literacy Program, known as F.R.O.G., the New Beginnings Center for abused women and children, and Boxes to Baghdad, which sends care packages to members of the military serving in Iraq and Afghanistan; moreover, they have raised thousands of dollars for such worthy causes as the American Cancer Society and college scholarships; and WHEREAS, Altrusa of Garland sent 21 members to the 2011 District Nine Conference and was recognized for having the highest percentage of first-time participants; in addition, the organization won first place in the Letha H. Brown Governors' Literacy Award for its F.R.O.G. program, tutoring, book fairs, and Read to Feed program, which encourages reading while raising funds to buy animals for impoverished families abroad; the group also received awards for its Make a Difference Day program for fifth-grade girls and their mothers and for Boxes to Baghdad, as well as the Club Communication Award and other honors; and WHEREAS, Those individuals who step forward to share their time and talents with others are indeed deserving of our profound admiration and gratitude, and the members of Altrusa of Garland have benefited innumerable people through their tireless efforts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the members of Altrusa International, Inc., of Garland on the awards the organization received at the 55th Annual District Nine Conference and commend them for their dedication to their community; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Button Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2682 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House