By Solis of Cameron H.R. No. 74 76R4267 GMW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The efforts of the San Benito Lions' Club in 1-2 bringing aid to the hurricane-ravaged Honduran island of Guanaja 1-3 are indeed worthy of special praise and recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, When Guanaja was struck by Hurricane Mitch, the 1-5 storm's devastating rains and winds caused severe damage and left 1-6 many of the island's residents in desperate need of supplies; the 1-7 San Benito Lions' Club responded to this overwhelming disaster by 1-8 engineering a relief effort that sent food, clothing, water, and 1-9 tools to the beleaguered islanders; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The San Benito Lions' Club, led by members Victor 1-11 Garza and Roel Villarreal, was assisted in this philanthropic cause 1-12 by Ballanger Construction Company, the Age Box Company, Cub Scout 1-13 Den No. 31, and many others who donated whatever they could, 1-14 working diligently to help the people of Guanaja; and 1-15 WHEREAS, This estimable endeavor exemplifies the true 1-16 humanitarian spirit of the members of the San Benito Lions' Club, 1-17 and their willingness to reach out to those in need is truly 1-18 commendable; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby honor the San Benito Lions' Club for providing 1-21 much-needed aid to the island of Guanaja and extend to that 1-22 organization sincere best wishes for continued success in its many 1-23 worthy endeavors in the years to come; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for the San Benito Lions' Club as an expression of high 2-2 regard by the Texas House of Representatives.