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. Riddle ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1898 was adopted by the House on May 14, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House