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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from |
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individuals such as the Honorable Mel Kirkland of Cedar Park, whose |
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contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food |
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and Wellness Program have greatly benefited area Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program |
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was established through a partnership between Hill Country |
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Community Ministries and the offices of State Representative John |
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Bucy III and a bipartisan group of local leaders to check in on area |
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senior citizens and people with disabilities and to provide them |
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with food deliveries; and |
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WHEREAS, This noteworthy initiative benefits from many |
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dedicated volunteers, including Mr. Kirkland, who has given |
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generously of his time to help some of the most vulnerable local |
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residents; on March 27, 2020, the program made its first |
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contactless deliveries to those with an urgent need for food; the |
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service has since grown to support more than 120 families each week, |
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and volunteers have delivered upwards of 40,000 meals; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his diligent work with the Neighbor to |
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Neighbor Food and Wellness Program, the Honorable Mel Kirkland has |
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demonstrated the power that all citizens have to make a positive |
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difference, and it is indeed fitting that he be recognized for his |
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commitment to being a force for good; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Mel Kirkland for his |
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contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food |
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and Wellness Program and extend to him sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Kirkland as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |