TITLE: Congratulating Lorraine and Ray Perryman on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Lorraine and Ray Perryman on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Lorraine and Ray Perryman are being recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter with the Lifetime Achievement Award on the occasion of National Philanthropy Day on November 16, 2023; and WHEREAS, Officially established by the AFP in 1986, National Philanthropy Day is an annual observance of the extraordinary humanitarian efforts of people and organizations around the world; the event also aims to increase public interest and awareness of the importance of giving, volunteering, and engaging effectively at the philanthropic level; and WHEREAS, The AFP Permian Basin Chapter was founded in 1993 and supports its members by offering a variety of valuable networking and training opportunities; each year, the group hosts an NPD event to honor the outstanding work of individuals, businesses, and organizations in the region that are dedicated to giving back to the community; and WHEREAS, National Philanthropy Day provides a welcome opportunity to recognize those individuals who endeavor to make the world a better place, and Lorraine and Ray Perryman are setting an admirable example of generosity and civic engagement to which all may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Lorraine and Ray Perryman on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Perrymans as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Craddick President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 5 was adopted by the House on November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 5 was adopted by the Senate on November 5, 2023, by a viva-voce vote. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor