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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Harlandale Sunshine Pantry in San Antonio has |
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made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless people in |
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need; and |
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WHEREAS, With the motto, "When you can't find the sunshine, |
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be the sunshine," the Harlandale Sunshine Pantry was established in |
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2020 by sisters Lotus Rios and Marissa Gutierrez; it is a |
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mutual-aid, self-service community pantry that provides food as |
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well as basic necessities, including diapers and hygiene products, |
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to individuals in the Southside area of San Antonio; it also hosts |
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monthly produce giveaways; and |
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WHEREAS, The pantry is funded through donations, though |
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Ms. Rios will sometimes stock the pantry out of her own pocket; the |
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organization benefited from a $5,555 grant from the Ingram Park |
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Auto Center, which allowed for the purchase of tents, warming |
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blankets, and additional food supplies; and |
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WHEREAS, True to its mission, the Harlandale Sunshine Pantry |
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has helped Southside residents build brighter futures, and it is a |
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pleasure to join in honoring the organization for its exceptional |
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service to the community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Harlandale Sunshine Pantry for its |
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vital contributions to the community and extend to Lotus Rios and |
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Marissa Gutierrez sincere best wishes for continued success with |
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their important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Harlandale Sunshine Pantry as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |