H.R. No. 841

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Air Land Emergency Resource Team (ALERT) has rendered invaluable aid to countless individuals during times of crisis; and

WHEREAS, ALERT is a training and service organization dedicated to providing disaster relief, search and rescue operations, and humanitarian aid at the request of public officials; and

WHEREAS, The members of this outstanding group have completed an intensive 14-month training program located at the International ALERT Academy in the Piney Woods of Texas; there, they learn a variety of rescue skills, ranging from land search and water recovery to structural fire fighting and crime scene evidence searches, all of which prepare them to be of assistance in an emergency; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, ALERT men have answered the call to serve in several countries and more than 20 states; their efforts have included responding to tornadoes, floods, mud slides, and hurricanes, including Katrina and Rita, as well as conducting wilderness searches for lost people and downed aircraft, assisting officials with city improvements, and providing leadership at children's camps; and

WHEREAS, The men of ALERT exemplify high ideals of character and service, and their important work truly makes a difference in the lives of countless people; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby commend the Air Land Emergency Resource Team for its notable service in behalf of people in crisis situations and extend to all members best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for ALERT as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Flynn

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 841 was adopted by the House on March 28, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House