TITLE: Recognizing the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and Families for its service to the military community.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and Families for its service to the military community.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and Families has rendered exceptional service to local military personnel, veterans, and their families; and WHEREAS, SACVF was established by Lieutenant Colonel Hector V. Villarreal, a Vietnam veteran and contributor to the book, Back from War: Finding Hope & Understanding in Life After Combat;initially known as the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans, the nonprofit has helped to meet the needs of current and future service members, veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors in the greater San Antonio area; in 2013, the organization adopted its current name, the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and Families; and WHEREAS, SACVF's 1-on-1 Veteran Assistance Program offers confidential, personalized services to veterans and military families who may not have access to resources provided by other nonprofits and government agencies; the organization also works with more than 255 veteran service providers in the community to develop solutions to issues impacting veterans, and it hosts monthly meetings and community forums to share information and discuss key topics such as PTSD, service animals, and VA benefits; in addition, the organization educates other groups, companies, and programs about ways to help; and WHEREAS, Through its efforts to raise awareness and foster support for Texas veterans and their families, SACVF has set an outstanding example of civic engagement, and the organization is to be commended for its many achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby honor the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and Families for its service to the military community and extend to all those affiliated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the coalition as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Men ndez President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 1, 2025.