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79S30508 BJM-D

By:  Crownover                                                    H.R. No. 339



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Great tragedies like Hurricane Katrina result in 
immense and painful losses, but are also often a testament to the 
strength and resolve of a community and the deep instinct for 
kindness and generosity that abides in the human heart; and
	WHEREAS, It is in this spirit that Camp Copass, a Southern 
Baptist children's camp in Denton, opened its doors to provide 
much-needed shelter, food, and medical care to more than 300 
hurricane evacuees in September 2005; under the leadership of the 
camp's director, Brad Springer, board and staff members and many 
volunteers also worked diligently to reunite family members who had 
been separated in the storm's aftermath, even going so far as 
arranging air travel so that relatives could be brought together 
during this trying time; and
	WHEREAS, Joining Camp Copass and the many dedicated residents 
of Denton in this important mission were the City of Denton and 
Denton County, which jointly activated an Emergency Operations 
Center at the Denton Civic Center, the Denton County Health 
Department, the Denton County Sheriff's Department, the United Way, 
various city offices, and a number of area churches; each played a 
vital role in this important effort, and their contributions will 
not soon be forgotten by those affected by this life-altering 
event; and
	WHEREAS, In their dedication to aid the victims of Hurricane 
Katrina, all those associated with the relief effort at Camp Copass 
remind us that many individuals working together for a noble 
purpose define the best sense of community and that the strength of 
a society may be judged by its response to those in need; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend all those 
individuals and organizations involved with the hurricane outreach 
efforts at Camp Copass and recognize them for their generosity and 
compassion; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Camp Copass as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.