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 ______________________________ 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. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House