TITLE: Commending Crossroads Church in Rowlett for its service to the local community.

SUMMARY: Commending Crossroads Church in Rowlett for its service to the local community.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Crossroads Church in Rowlett held its most recent Serve Day on February 19, 2017, and this occasion provides a welcome opportunity to recognize the church for its contributions to the community; and WHEREAS, Several times each year, Crossroads Church congregants gather to undertake a variety of projects for the benefit of other local organizations and nonprofits and the people they serve; on February 19, approximately 300 church members organized themselves into teams to work at a senior care center and at three facilities associated with a shelter for victims of domestic violence; teams completed painting, repairing, organizing, and deep-cleaning tasks at the shelter's outreach office, emergency shelter, and food pantry and made art and played games with residents at the senior care center; other Serve Day ventures have included a variety of building and maintenance work; and WHEREAS, By giving so generously of their time and efforts, the members of Crossroads Church of Rowlett have made a positive and lasting impact in their community, and it is indeed fitting that they be honored for their service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commend Crossroads Church for its generous assistance to Rowlett-area organizations and nonprofits and extend to its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Button Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1050 was adopted by the House on March 30, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House