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      H.C.R. No. 78       HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, The members of the Lone Star Santas organization   have traveled across the State of Texas and beyond to bring holiday   cheer to children and families in need; and          WHEREAS, The nonprofit organization was first formed in 2007,   and it went on to conduct its first Convoy of Toys in Joplin,   Missouri, after the city was devastated by a tornado in May 2011;   since then, Lone Star Santas has focused its efforts on providing   hope and joy to communities affected by natural disasters; and          WHEREAS, To date, the group has conducted well over 30 Convoy   of Toys visits; the nonprofit relies solely on volunteers,   including the individuals who portray the roles of Santa Claus,   Mrs. Claus, and their elves and helpers; members donate their time   and vehicles to this endeavor and provide for their own travel,   lodging, and other expenses; and          WHEREAS, By sharing their time and resources to help children   and families facing adversity, the men and women of Lone Star Santas   have set an inspiring example of goodwill and earned the heartfelt   gratitude of countless people; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby designate September 16 as Lone Star Santas Charities Day;   and, be it further          RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of   Section 391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in   effect until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is   finally passed by the legislature.     Lujan   Harless       ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                   I certify that H.C.R. No. 78 was adopted by the House on May   1, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 138, Nays 1, 5 present, not   voting.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House                 I certify that H.C.R. No. 78 was adopted by the Senate on May   9, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.     ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate      APPROVED: __________________                   Date                       __________________                 Governor