88R32416 BHH-D
 
  By: J. Johnson of Harris H.R. No. 2260
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Harris County Precinct One Community Emergency
  Response Team, led by CERT coordinator John A. Branch, has worked
  tirelessly to ensure that area communities are safer, stronger, and
  better prepared; and
         WHEREAS, After helping to rebuild in the wake of Tropical
  Storm Allison in 2001 and Hurricane Rita in 2005, Mr. Branch, a
  longtime public servant, formed a team of volunteers to assist in
  responding to the needs of the local community; the Precinct One
  CERT holds free classes taught by first responders that equip
  citizens with knowledge and resources to assist their families and
  neighborhoods in the event of a disaster; the Houston program is
  part of the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security
  and the Harris County Citizen Corps; in addition, CERT volunteers
  help with public events, such as the Extreme Weather Ready Expo and
  BP MS 150, and serve on planning and hospitality committees for
  future training events; and
         WHEREAS, Through the dedicated advocacy of Mr. Branch,
  Precinct One CERT opened a command center on February 19, 2022; the
  first volunteer owned and operated CERT center in the state, the
  facility serves as a location for emergency training classes and
  includes a food pantry and resource center for vulnerable
  residents; and
         WHEREAS, Since its founding, Precinct One CERT has provided
  invaluable assistance to the citizens of Harris County, and it is a
  pleasure to recognize the many significant contributions of this
  noteworthy organization; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor the Harris County Precinct One Community
  Emergency Response Team for its service and extend to all those
  associated with the team sincere best wishes for the future; and, be
  it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the Harris County Precinct One Community Emergency
  Response Team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
  Representatives.