79R15401 JNC-D

By:  Keel                                                         H.R. No. 1515



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The students of Kiker Elementary School in Austin 
have demonstrated tremendous generosity of spirit, and their 
efforts in behalf of wounded U.S. soldiers are indeed commendable; 
and
	WHEREAS, In January 2005, Pamela Walsh shared with the school 
the story of Texas Air National Guard Major Scott Galliardt, a 
critical flight nurse serving with a Critical Care Air Transport 
Team; during his time overseas, this brave Texan has attended to the 
needs of injured troops on the journey from the battlefield in Iraq 
to health care facilities in Germany or back to the United States; 
and
	WHEREAS, Inspired by the noble service of Major Scott, as he 
is affectionately known by Kiker students, fourth-grade teacher and 
student council sponsor Melody Crowther presented the Kiker Student 
Council with his story; the body voted to create "DVDs and Stuff for 
Wounded Soldiers," a service project that called on students to 
donate movies, playing cards, and toiletries for the courageous men 
and women who had been hurt while serving in Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, The school came together to collect more than 150 
DVDs as well as student drawings, boxes of personal items, and 
useful supplies; local businesses, including Maudie's Hacienda and 
the Postal Annex, also contributed by helping to pay for shipping 
expenses; and
	WHEREAS, In these troubled times, it is inspiring to see 
young people graciously lending a hand to those in need; the 
noteworthy boys and girls of Kiker Elementary have positively 
affected the lives of U.S. soldiers who they have never met, and 
they are truly deserving of special recognition for their 
thoughtful contributions; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize the students of Kiker Elementary 
School for their efforts in behalf of our wounded troops and commend 
them for their kindness and goodwill; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.