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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Times of great crisis often inspire noble actions, |
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and the aftermath of Hurricane Ike proved to be no exception, as |
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evidenced by the many extraordinary relief efforts witnessed in |
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Williamson County and Central Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Reaching out to those forced by Hurricane Ike to |
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abandon their Gulf Coast homes, organizations in Round Rock and |
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Leander selflessly opened their doors to provide shelter and |
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sustenance to more than 2,500 evacuees, and over 160 volunteers |
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worked diligently to distribute food and other essentials; included |
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among those invaluable schools that quickly stepped forward to |
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offer much-needed assistance were Canyon Vista, Deerpark, Grisham, |
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Ridgeview, and Cedar Park Middle Schools and McNeil, Cedar Park, |
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and Vista Ridge High Schools; and |
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WHEREAS, Area school districts, first responders, civic and |
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religious organizations, and local citizens did an exceptional job |
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of meeting the demands of this high-pressure situation, and their |
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outpouring of compassion and assistance was truly commendable; and |
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WHEREAS, Embodying the highest ideals of service and |
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commitment, Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD, the local police and |
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sheriff departments, and area residents offered comfort, hope, and |
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security to numerous individuals in need, and in so doing, they |
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demonstrated remarkable generosity and exemplified the can-do |
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spirit of Williamson County; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed group of citizens did not hesitate to |
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answer an urgent call for assistance during a most challenging |
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time, and their exceptional actions make us all proud to call |
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ourselves Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD, the Cedar |
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Park, Leander, and Round Rock police departments, and the |
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Williamson County Sheriff's Office for their contributions to |
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Hurricane Ike evacuees and extend to them sincere praise for a job |
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well done. |