Bill Text: TX HR102 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Mission Arlington on its 35th anniversary.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 4-1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-08 - Reported enrolled [HR102 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR102-Introduced.html

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87S21180 BPG-D
By: Tinderholt H.R. No. 102

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mission Arlington is marking 35 years of service to
the community in 2021; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1986 under the auspices of First Baptist
Church Arlington, Mission Arlington has been led since its
inception by director Tillie Burgin; she brought to her role a
decade of experience performing missionary work with her family in
South Korea, which sparked her vision of faith-based service in her
own hometown; and
WHEREAS, Mission Arlington launched a home Bible study group
almost immediately after its inception; through the years, it came
to sponsor Bible studies for thousands of people in some 360
locations; and
WHEREAS, Expanding its outreach, Mission Arlington looked
for ways to help members of the community who lacked daily
necessities; Mission Metroplex was formed in 1990, bringing the
participation of other churches; today, under the umbrella of
Mission Metroplex, Mission Arlington continues to provide those in
need with food, clothing, furniture, and other household items, as
well as emergency financial assistance; the organization also
supports two health clinics and a counseling center; its many
initiatives include home repairs, school supply donations, and such
holiday perennials as Thanksgiving meal delivery and a Christmas
store, where families can shop for free gifts for their children;
and
WHEREAS, Over the past 35 years, Mission Arlington has set an
inspiring example of faith in action, making a positive difference
in the lives of countless Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Mission
Arlington on its 35th anniversary and extend to all those
associated with the organization sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.