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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Fred Grampp has been recognized as a 2023 80 Over |
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Eighty Honoree by Family Eldercare; and |
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WHEREAS, Family Eldercare's 80 Over Eighty is an annual event |
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that acknowledges and showcases the rich tapestry of individuals |
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over the age of 80 in Central Texas and the diversity of their |
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experiences; and |
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WHEREAS, Nominated for his exemplary record of service and |
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volunteerism, 85-year-old Fred Grampp has given generously of his |
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time and talents to numerous organizations and initiatives |
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throughout his life, including the Kiwanis Club, the Friday |
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BackPack food program at Anderson Mill Elementary, the Austin |
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Baptist Chapel Angel House Soup Kitchen, PBS, and 4-H, as well as |
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various church programs; in addition, he helped start the local |
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Hill Country Christmas Bureau working in conjunction with the Blue |
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Santa gift donation program in 1983; and |
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WHEREAS, For nearly four decades, Mr. Grampp has also been an |
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active volunteer with Hill Country Community Ministries (HCCM), a |
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nonprofit organization that provides food, clothing, and other |
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assistance to people and families in need; he previously served as |
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president of the Board of Directors, and in the early 1980s, he |
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along with his wife, Karen, helped establish HCCM's thrift store; |
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today, he continues his service with the organization in a variety |
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of ways, such as helping with the food pantry and with retail store |
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donation pickups; and |
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WHEREAS, Fred Grampp has set an inspiring example of |
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community engagement, and he has earned the lasting respect and |
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admiration of all who are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Fred Grampp on |
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his selection as a 2023 80 Over Eighty Honoree by Family Eldercare |
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and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Grampp as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Bucy |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 39 was adopted by the House on |
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November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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