TITLE: Congratulating the City of Garland on earning the LIVE UNITED Award for Public Services from the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the City of Garland on earning the LIVE UNITED Award for Public Services from the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The City of Garland has earned the LIVE UNITED Award for Public Services from the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas; and WHEREAS, The LIVE UNITED Award honors organizations that have helped to advance the United Way's vision of a world where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability, and healthy lives; and WHEREAS, During the past year, Garland municipal employees have raised more than $68,000 for the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, and this contribution will provide valuable support to the organization's many worthwhile programs; and WHEREAS, The City of Garland has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the United Way, and in so doing, it is improving the quality of life in the area and setting a commendable example for other communities across the state; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the City of Garland on earning the LIVE UNITED Award for Public Services from the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and commend its employees for their efforts to further a vital cause; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the city as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Carter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1230 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House