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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In February 2021, citizens across Texas experienced |
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the devastating effects of Winter Storm Uri, and in House District |
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26, Grand Parkway Baptist Church played an important role in |
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helping the community respond to this unprecedented emergency; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in Richmond, Grand Parkway Baptist Church |
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kept its doors open to area residents and served as a warm shelter |
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for individuals seeking refuge from the storm; among those assisted |
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by the church were children, senior citizens, and people with |
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special needs and medical complications; and |
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WHEREAS, Demonstrating exceptional initiative and |
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perseverance during a time of crisis, the members, staff, and |
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volunteers of Grand Parkway Baptist Church dedicated time and |
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resources to help those in need, and they are indeed deserving of |
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special recognition for their efforts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Grand Parkway Baptist Church for its |
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outstanding service during Winter Storm Uri and commend its |
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congregants on a job well done; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |