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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, the Attack Poverty organization played an important role in |
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helping the community respond to this unprecedented emergency; and |
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WHEREAS, Headquartered in Stafford, Attack Poverty is a |
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nonprofit that brings together communities of resource with |
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communities of need in an effort to break the cycle of generational |
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poverty; and |
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WHEREAS, Attack Poverty established warming centers and |
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shelters for Fort Bend County residents seeking refuge from Winter |
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Storm Uri, and its volunteers also provided assistance to |
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income-restricted senior living centers; in the aftermath of the |
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storm, the organization distributed 4,000 meals, 2,000 bottles of |
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water, and 9 pallets of fresh produce to people as well as personal |
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protective equipment for use during the COVID-19 pandemic; 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 Attack Poverty dedicated time and resources to help |
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those in need, and they are indeed deserving of special recognition |
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for their contributions; 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 Attack Poverty for its outstanding service |
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during Winter Storm Uri and commend all those involved with the |
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effort 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 organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Jetton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 889 was adopted by the House on May 8, |
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2021, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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