SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 145
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Red Wing United in Laredo and to honor the
  organization's founders and volunteers for their relief efforts
  during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
         WHEREAS, Alec Martinez and Silvia Castanos established Red
  Wing United with a mission to ensure access to clean drinking
  water for Laredo residents and to address issues of inequality;
  the young founders initiated their efforts by distributing
  bottled water to those in need and by hosting teach-ins to help
  inspire community participation and leadership; and
         WHEREAS, At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Red Wing
  United shifted a portion of its limited funds to food purchases,
  and volunteers began delivering boxes of food to local families;
  the organization established emergency relief funds in Laredo
  and in the Rio Grande Valley, and it soon partnered with the South
  Texas Food Bank to expand its distribution; this partnership,
  along with the support of local leaders and community donors,
  enabled Red Wing United to expand its services and begin
  distributing over-the-counter medicines and medical supplies to
  those in need; and
         WHEREAS, Members of Red Wing United continually adapt
  their focus to the changing needs of the community by helping to
  weatherize homes and by providing transportation, participating
  in wellness checks, and offering a great variety of other
  services; and
         WHEREAS, Red Wing United is able to continue its mission
  through the selfless support of dedicated volunteers; the once
  tiny grassroots organization has grown to become a regional model
  for local relief efforts, and all associated with this exemplary
  group can reflect with pride on their valuable contributions to
  the Laredo community; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby commend Alec Martinez, Silvia Castanos, and
  the volunteers and supporters who have contributed their time and
  efforts to Red Wing United and extend to all best wishes for the
  organization's continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  Red Wing United as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Zaffirini
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 17, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate