By Hunter H.R. No. 787 76R13473 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-2 congratulate Hardin-Simmons University student Kristi Cargill on 1-3 the publication of Nana's New Home, her book about Alzheimer's 1-4 disease written specifically for children; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Ms. Cargill chose a topic unusual for a children's 1-6 story theme and one that also challenges adults--understanding 1-7 Alzheimer's disease and learning how to cope when afflicted loved 1-8 ones no longer recognize family and friends; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Nana's New Home gently explains what is happening to 1-10 a child's grandmother in a format geared to children of 1-11 prekindergarten age to age nine; this appealing story features a 1-12 young granddaughter and her stuffed rabbit, Webster, who appears in 1-13 the girl's dreams to advise and comfort her; the child learns to 1-14 accept the reality of the situation and be supportive of her 1-15 grandmother; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A dozen years spent as a volunteer at elderly care 1-17 facilities profoundly influenced Ms. Cargill and led her to write, 1-18 publish, and market this unique literary effort; at the age of 1-19 eight she began visiting patients at an Alzheimer's care facility 1-20 where her mother worked, and at 16 she organized a junior volunteer 1-21 program; proceeds from her book will benefit residents of the 1-22 center with limited financial resources; and 1-23 WHEREAS, By writing this guide to Alzheimer's disease, Kristi 1-24 Cargill has provided an urgently needed tool for children and their 2-1 families to understand and cope with this complex illness; now, 2-2 therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby congratulate Kristi Cargill on the publication 2-5 of her book, Nana's New Home, and extend to her sincere best wishes 2-6 for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Ms. Cargill as an expression of high regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives.