TITLE: Recognizing the Texas Access to Justice Commission's Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Texas Access to Justice Commission's Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas Access to Justice Commission's Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans on the occasion of its 10th anniversary; and WHEREAS, The Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans raises critical funds for courageous men and women who have fought tirelessly for the freedom of all Americans; and WHEREAS, Upon returning home after service, veterans are often faced with wrongful denial of benefits, discrimination due to disabilities, improper evictions and foreclosures, complicated family law matters, and other legal crises; and WHEREAS, More than $3 million has been raised to provide critical civil legal aid to Texans who have worn the uniform of any branch of the United States Armed Forces; and WHEREAS, Texas has proudly led the nation in promoting access to justice for veterans, making it possible for more than 8,500 low-income and homeless veterans to receive desperately needed, life-altering legal aid last year alone; and WHEREAS, The Texas Access to Justice Commission is committed to the vision that all Texas veterans will have equal access to justice regardless of their income and is truly deserving of recognition for its exemplary work on this vital mission; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Access to Justice Commission on its efforts to ensure that low-income veterans receive quality legal representation and extend to the members of the commission best wishes for a memorable Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans on its 10th anniversary; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Texas Access to Justice Commission as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Zaffirini, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Hinojosa Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 24, 2019.