H.R. No. 200


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Hunger remains one of the most critical issues of our time, and the members of the Texas Association of Second Harvest Food Banks are striving to combat this persistent problem; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1986, this notable organization is composed of 18 food banks from throughout the Lone Star State; the association's members provide sustenance to people in need in all 254 counties in Texas and, in 2004 alone, supplied more than one million meals; member food banks are all affiliates of America's Second Harvest, which distributes food and grocery products through a nationwide network and works to increase public awareness of domestic hunger; and WHEREAS, A recipient of the Texas Surplus Agricultural Product Grant, which enables Texas growers to donate excess food to help feed the hungry, the association also draws on its close relationship with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; Second Harvest works with that agency to distribute surplus fresh produce grown on prison land while helping inmates gain valuable work experience and certifications; and WHEREAS, Working to alleviate hunger is truly an admirable endeavor, and the members of the Texas Association of Second Harvest Food Banks truly merit the appreciation of all Texans for the important work that they do; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 16, 2005, as Texas Association of Second Harvest Food Banks Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting members of this organization a warm welcome; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Brown of Brazos ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 200 was adopted by the House on February 16, 2005, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House