82R4019 MGR-D

By: Hilderbran H.R. No. 109

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Katie Bridges of Marble Falls has made a positive difference in her community with the creation of the Operation Cover a Friend initiative; and

WHEREAS, Having lost her father to cancer in 2008, Katie Bridges decided to organize a service project that would bring cheer and comfort to those undergoing treatment for various cancers; with the assistance of her community, she arranged to provide blankets to keep patients warm while they received chemotherapy and also assembled care packages for them as an additional token of care and support; and

WHEREAS, The initiative has been sponsored by the Marble Falls FFA, and Ms. Bridges has received assistance from her fellow Marble Falls High School students, the Hill Country Interfaith Quilters, and the Highland Lakes Service League; together, participants have contributed or pledged enough materials to comfort more than 50 patients at the Cancer Care Center of South Texas in Marble Falls; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Bridges is also an exceptional sharpshooter who has qualified for the USA Shooting National Junior Olympic Championships; in all of her endeavors, she has enjoyed the love and support of her mother, Rhonda Bridges; and

WHEREAS, This caring young woman's selfless efforts in behalf of those fighting cancer have benefited numerous Texans, and the leadership and dedication she has demonstrated are an inspiration to all who know her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend Katie Bridges for creating the Operation Cover a Friend initiative and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her important work; and, be it further

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