SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 163
	WHEREAS, Representatives of United Ways of Texas and
	OneStar are visiting Austin on February 26, 2025, for Texas
	Nonprofit Strong and United Way Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, United Ways of Texas and OneStar have partnered to
	form the Texas Nonprofit Strong initiative, which supports the
	state's nonprofit sector through public outreach, education, and
	advocacy; together, the organizations elevate the impact of
	nonprofits, which make a positive difference in local
	communities, add value to the state's economy, and contribute to
	civil society; and
	WHEREAS, There are more than 130,000 nonprofits across the
	state, and approximately 1 in 20 Texas workers is directly
	employed by a nonprofit; these organizations also serve as
	critical partners to businesses and government agencies, and
	they help to deliver services and innovative solutions that
	foster thriving communities; and
	WHEREAS, The nonprofit sector in Texas plays an
	instrumental role in making the state an ideal place to live and
	work, and United Ways of Texas and OneStar are indeed worthy of
	recognition for their efforts to empower these outstanding
	organizations; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
	Legislature, hereby recognize February 26, 2025, as Texas
	Nonprofit Strong and United Way Day at the State Capitol and
	extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a
	meaningful and memorable trip to Austin; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That official copies of this Resolution be
	prepared for United Ways of Texas and OneStar as an expression of
	high regard by the Texas Senate.
	Parker, Johnson
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 26, 2025.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate