Bill > HR818

This resolution recognizes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) for its significant contributions to Texas, highlighting the church's substantial presence and community impact in the state. The resolution notes that the LDS Church has approximately 385,000 members and over 750 congregations in Texas, with five temples located in the state. It emphasizes the church's charitable efforts, including providing nearly 900,000 pounds of shelf-stable foods, 240,000 pounds of frozen meat, and 82,000 gallons of fresh milk to food banks in 2024. The resolution also acknowledges the church's volunteer platforms like JustServe, which has over 50,000 registered users in Texas and offers more than 11,000 service opportunities, as well as FamilySearch, a free genealogy research platform. By highlighting these contributions, the resolution commends the LDS Church members for their dedication to community service, interfaith friendship, and peaceful engagement, ultimately formally recognizing their positive impact on the State of Texas through the 89th Texas Legislature's House of Representatives.

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