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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Nourish America rendered invaluable aid to |
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countless individuals in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike; and |
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WHEREAS, After this catastrophic event left more than two |
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million people without power, Nourish America responded quickly in |
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order to ensure that the residents of Northwest Houston were able to |
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have their vital need for nutrition and water met; and |
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WHEREAS, Led by executive director Michael Morton, the group |
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secured truckloads of supplies from its donors, and it collaborated |
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with Office Depot and the National Foundation for Women Legislators |
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to establish distribution centers, where they provided nutritional |
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products and hygiene items to thousands of hurricane survivors and |
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emergency workers; and |
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WHEREAS, Times of great crisis often inspire noble actions, |
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and Hurricane Ike proved to be no exception, as evidenced by the |
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generous support offered by Nourish America; 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 Nourish America for the important role it |
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played in the Hurricane Ike relief and recovery effort and extend to |
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all those associated with the organization sincere gratitude for |
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their hard work and dedication; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Nourish America as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Riddle |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1898 was adopted by the House on May |
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14, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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