H.C.R. No. 11
 
 
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
       WHEREAS, The Black family, which includes Cindy and Mike
Black, Erin and Brandon Black, and Amanda and Brian Arnold, is being
recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX,
Permian Basin Chapter with the Outstanding Philanthropic Family
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 the Black family is 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 the Black family on
receiving the Outstanding Philanthropic Family Award from the
Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter
and extend to the members of the family sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
       RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Black family 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. 11 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. 11 was adopted by the Senate on
November 5, 2023, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate   
APPROVED: __________________
                Date       
 
         __________________
              Governor