H.R. No. 211 is a resolution honoring The Lighthouse of Houston for its significant contributions to the blind and visually impaired community over the past 80 years. The organization has its roots in the 1920s, beginning with the efforts of the Dandelions, a women's auxiliary of the Lions Club, and has evolved through various initiatives, including the establishment of the Harris County Association for the Blind in 1939. The Lighthouse of Houston now serves over 14,000 individuals annually, providing vocational training, assistive technology, health services, and job creation opportunities, with 60% of its workforce being blind or low vision.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of The Lighthouse's mission to enhance the well-being and prosperity of blind and visually impaired Texans. It acknowledges the organization's invaluable role in empowering this community and expresses the Texas House of Representatives' sincere best wishes for its continued success. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared as a token of high regard for The Lighthouse of Houston.