By Hamric H.C.R. No. 214 74R13075 PAN-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Though all Texans have been deeply affected by the 1-2 devastating bombing of the A. P. Murrah Federal Building in 1-3 Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995, the students of Klein Forest High 1-4 School in Houston have chosen to channel their sorrow in a positive 1-5 way to help those whose lives have been forever altered by this 1-6 terrible tragedy; and 1-7 WHEREAS, To this end, these outstanding young people began 1-8 making and selling ribbons to be worn as a tribute to those 1-9 Americans who lost their lives or their loved ones in the disaster; 1-10 four colors are being used in each ribbon--blue for the victims of 1-11 the bombing, yellow for those still missing, purple for the slain 1-12 children, and white for the loss of innocence that has occurred in 1-13 the wake of this senseless crime; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Proceeds from the sale of the ribbons are being used 1-15 to establish a scholarship fund for children who have been directly 1-16 affected by the bombing, and the students have garnered such 1-17 interest in their project that it is rapidly becoming a 1-18 community-wide effort as a result of the tremendous dedication they 1-19 have shown; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Since the idea first developed in Susan Nyman's 1-21 advanced placement U.S. history class, these exceptional young men 1-22 and women have worked tirelessly afternoons, weekends, and 1-23 evenings, placing phone calls, producing ribbons, soliciting 1-24 donations of materials, and initiating a letter-writing campaign to 2-1 offer sympathy and solace to the schoolchildren of Oklahoma City; 2-2 one month after the bombing, the students also are sponsoring a Day 2-3 of Hope and Healing at their school on May 19, 1995, in an effort 2-4 to raise needed funds and heighten public awareness of this worthy 2-5 community project; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Though many say that with this horrific act of 2-7 domestic terrorism America has lost its innocence, Texans from 2-8 across the state cannot help but take comfort in the extraordinary 2-9 efforts of these young people, for the future of this state and 2-10 nation lies in their hands, and they have reacted to this tragedy 2-11 with the utmost compassion, generosity, and commitment; now, 2-12 therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-14 hereby commend the students of Klein Forest High School for their 2-15 remarkable efforts in behalf of the victims and survivors of the 2-16 Oklahoma City bombing; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That May 19, 1995, be recognized as a "Day of Hope 2-18 and Healing in Texas" and that all Texans be encouraged to take a 2-19 moment on this day to decide what they can do to assist the 2-20 citizens of Oklahoma City and to help ensure a brighter, safer 2-21 future for all the citizens of this land; and, be it further 2-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-23 prepared for prominent display at Klein Forest High School as an 2-24 expression of highest regard by the Legislature of the State of 2-25 Texas.