TITLE: Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Community Council of South Central Texas.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Community Council of South Central Texas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Community Council of South Central Texas is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its founding with the Hope in Action Community Luncheon in Seguin on May 15, 2025; and WHEREAS, Established on May 11, 1965, as the Community Council of Comal County, this venerable organization adopted its current name in 1971 to reflect its expanding service area; today, CCSCT supports vulnerable individuals and families in 31 counties in South Central and West Texas; and WHEREAS, CCSCT works to address poverty by empowering low-income individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency; as part of its mission, the organization administers the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Head Start school readiness program within its service area; it also sponsors a range of initiatives that provide assistance with housing, utilities, and home weatherization and that expand access to computer technology; moreover, its Veterans Financial Assistance Program offers support to former service members and their families; and WHEREAS, For six decades, the Community Council of South Central Texas has made a lasting and positive difference in the lives of area residents, and it is a pleasure to join in recognizing the organization on this special milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Community Council of South Central Texas and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Community Council of South Central Texas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lujan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1056 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House