H.R. No. 1896
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The National Foundation for Women Legislators
rendered invaluable aid to countless individuals in the aftermath
of Hurricane Ike; and
WHEREAS, After this catastrophic event left more than two
million people without power, the National Foundation for Women
Legislators responded quickly in order to ensure that the residents
of Northwest Houston were able to have their vital need for food and
water met; and
WHEREAS, Led by president and CEO Robin Read, the group
coordinated its efforts with Office Depot and Nourish America and
helped establish distribution centers, where they provided
nutritional food and beverages and hygiene items to thousands of
hurricane survivors and emergency workers; and
WHEREAS, Times of great crisis often inspire noble actions,
and Hurricane Ike proved to be no exception, as evidenced by the
generous support offered by the National Foundation for Women
Legislators; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor the National Foundation for Women
Legislators for the important role it played in the Hurricane Ike
relief and recovery effort and extend to all those associated with
the organization sincere gratitude for their hard work and
dedication; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the National Foundation for Women Legislators as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Riddle
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1896 was adopted by the House on May
14, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House