Recognizing the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and Families for its service to the military community.

89(R) SR 693 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 693

WHEREAS, The San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and

Families has rendered exceptional service to local military

personnel, veterans, and their families; and

WHEREAS, SACVF was established by Lieutenant Colonel

Hector V. Villarreal, a Vietnam veteran and contributor to the

book,
Back from War: Finding Hope & Understanding in Life After

Combat
; initially known as the San Antonio Coalition for

Veterans, the nonprofit has helped to meet the needs of current

and future service members, veterans, families, caregivers, and

survivors in the greater San Antonio area; in 2013, the

organization adopted its current name, the San Antonio Coalition

for Veterans and Families; and

WHEREAS, SACVF's 1-on-1 Veteran Assistance Program offers

confidential, personalized services to veterans and military

families who may not have access to resources provided by other

nonprofits and government agencies; the organization also works

with more than 255 veteran service providers in the community to

develop solutions to issues impacting veterans, and it hosts

monthly meetings and community forums to share information and

discuss key topics such as PTSD, service animals, and VA

benefits; in addition, the organization educates other groups,

companies, and programs about ways to help; and

WHEREAS, Through its efforts to raise awareness and foster

support for Texas veterans and their families, SACVF has set an

outstanding example of civic engagement, and the organization is

to be commended for its many achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby honor the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans

and Families for its service to the military community and extend

to all those affiliated with the organization sincere best wishes

for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

prepared for the coalition as an expression of high regard from

the Texas Senate.

Menéndez

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on June 1, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate