81R30123 MG-D
By: Riddle H.R. No. 1898
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Nourish America 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, Nourish America responded quickly in
order to ensure that the residents of Northwest Houston were able to
have their vital need for nutrition and water met; and
WHEREAS, Led by executive director Michael Morton, the group
secured truckloads of supplies from its donors, and it collaborated
with Office Depot and the National Foundation for Women Legislators
to establish distribution centers, where they provided nutritional
products 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 Nourish America; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Nourish America 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 Nourish America as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.