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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, BAPS Charities played an important role in helping the |
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community respond to this unprecedented emergency; and |
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WHEREAS, BAPS Charities, a global nonprofit organization, |
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mobilizes volunteers to perform acts of selfless service in behalf |
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of their communities and the world; in the aftermath of Winter Storm |
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Uri, BAPS Charities provided humanitarian relief by coordinating |
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water and supply distribution efforts around the city of Stafford |
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and by hosting a food drive in partnership with the Houston Food |
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Bank; 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 BAPS Charities 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 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 BAPS Charities for its outstanding service |
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during Winter Storm Uri and commend all those affiliated with the |
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group 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. 892 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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