88R22925 KSM-D
 
  By: Goodwin H.R. No. 1166
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, During the devastating winter storm that impacted
  Texas communities in late January and early February 2023, local
  first responders made extraordinary efforts to save lives and
  property and bring urgent relief to their fellow citizens in need;
  and
         WHEREAS, The storm, which brought frigid temperatures and
  significant freezing rain to Central Texas, was a horrific icing
  event; the historic amount of freezing precipitation caused ice to
  accumulate on trees and power lines, severely damaging
  infrastructure and resulting in blackouts that affected hundreds of
  thousands of homes throughout Austin and Travis County; and
         WHEREAS, During the multiday event, many residents were
  forced to contend with the cold temperatures without heat or
  electricity and were unable to travel on the icy roadways to obtain
  food or other essential items; in addition, fallen branches blocked
  roadways and littered properties throughout the area; despite
  facing hardships of their own, emergency medical personnel, police,
  and firefighters continued to carry out their lifesaving work,
  persevering through the cold and sometimes dangerous conditions to
  rescue citizens and complete other vital duties; and
         WHEREAS, Central Texans are profoundly grateful for the
  courageous individuals who went above and beyond during this
  challenging time, and the region's first responders are truly
  deserving of recognition for their selfless contributions to the
  relief effort; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend the police, firefighters, emergency
  medical personnel, and other first responders who helped their
  communities endure the winter storm of late January and early
  February 2023 and extend sincere best wishes to these heroic men and
  women for continued success in their important work.