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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of the Eagle Pass Jeep Club have |
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distinguished themselves through their contributions to |
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communities in South Texas and Mexico; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded by Jessica Flores in March 2019, the Eagle |
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Pass Jeep Club unites area residents in their shared love for Jeep |
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vehicles and offers opportunities for participation in a variety of |
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off-road driving activities and local events, including parades, |
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holiday festivities, and car shows; proceeds from these gatherings |
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are used to help people who are experiencing financial hardship; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Club members have also provided aid to children in |
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Piedras Negras and other cities in Mexico through their work with |
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Casa Hogares, and during the winter storm in February 2021, they |
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prepared sack lunches for people without electricity; moreover, the |
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club is involved with such organizations as Candles for Life and |
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Mission 22; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of the Eagle Pass Jeep Club have |
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demonstrated a strong commitment to helping others, and their |
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willingness to give of their time and energy sets an outstanding |
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example of civic engagement; 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 Eagle Pass Jeep Club for its record |
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of community service and extend to its members sincere best wishes |
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for success with their philanthropic endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the club as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |