TITLE: Honoring the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors for its work.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors for its work.

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WHEREAS, The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is hosting a Texas Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp in Austin from July 14 through 16, 2017; and WHEREAS, This worthy organization provides compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a family member or friend who died while serving in this country's armed forces or as a result of their service; since its establishment in 1994, it has helped more than 60,000 individuals, including those who work in bereavement support, such as chaplains and casualty assistance officers; its services, offered both at home and abroad, are provided at no cost to surviving families and loved ones; and WHEREAS, In addition to its survivor seminars and Good Grief Camps, TAPS offers a variety of other events and initiatives that support those left behind by military deaths, including peer mentoring, an online chat program, a suicide loss survivor program, wellness programs, retreats, and local groups that allow survivors to come together as a community; and WHEREAS, TAPS is offering critical support to military families who have suffered a grievous loss and to whom this nation is forever indebted, and it is indeed a privilege to recognize this admirable organization; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby honor the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors for its significant work and extend to all those associated with TAPS sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for TAPS as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dale Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2659 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House