H.R. No. 1621
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Times of great crisis often inspire noble actions,
and the aftermath of Hurricane Ike proved to be no exception, as
evidenced by the many extraordinary relief efforts witnessed in
Williamson County and Central Texas; and
WHEREAS, Reaching out to those forced by Hurricane Ike to
abandon their Gulf Coast homes, organizations in Round Rock and
Leander selflessly opened their doors to provide shelter and
sustenance to more than 2,500 evacuees, and over 160 volunteers
worked diligently to distribute food and other essentials; included
among those invaluable schools that quickly stepped forward to
offer much-needed assistance were Canyon Vista, Deerpark, Grisham,
Ridgeview, and Cedar Park Middle Schools and McNeil, Cedar Park,
and Vista Ridge High Schools; and
WHEREAS, Area school districts, first responders, civic and
religious organizations, and local citizens did an exceptional job
of meeting the demands of this high-pressure situation, and their
outpouring of compassion and assistance was truly commendable; and
WHEREAS, Embodying the highest ideals of service and
commitment, Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD, the local police and
sheriff departments, and area residents offered comfort, hope, and
security to numerous individuals in need, and in so doing, they
demonstrated remarkable generosity and exemplified the can-do
spirit of Williamson County; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed group of citizens did not hesitate to
answer an urgent call for assistance during a most challenging
time, and their exceptional actions make us all proud to call
ourselves Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD, the Cedar
Park, Leander, and Round Rock police departments, and the
Williamson County Sheriff's Office for their contributions to
Hurricane Ike evacuees and extend to them sincere praise for a job
well done.
Gattis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1621 was adopted by the House on May
4, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House