H.R. No. 2008
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Matt Shepperd of The Woodlands is helping to make a
positive difference in the world through his work with I Am Change;
and
WHEREAS, Recognizing that responsibility should come with
privilege, Mr. Shepperd founded this notable initiative in an
effort to encourage people to take action for the common good; I Am
Change stresses the potential that one person has to make a profound
difference in the lives of others; and
WHEREAS, The first project of I Am Change is Hydrate Hope,
which works to create low-cost, sustainable access to clean water
and sanitation; currently, the program benefits thousands of people
every month by partnering with local implementers; during its first
year alone, the effort has provided clean water to more than 30,000
people in Sierra Leone, India, Cameroon, Zambia, and Tanzania; and
WHEREAS, I Am Change is also developing projects to address
other critical social concerns, including hunger, education, human
trafficking, orphan care, health care, and financial advancement by
means of microenterprise development; within the structure of the
organization, Mr. Shepperd is working to forge partnerships with
schools in Southern India, anti-trafficking groups in India and
Thailand, and inner-city projects here in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Endeavoring to confront the suffering that afflicts
so many people both in the United States and around the world, I Am
Change is providing education, organization, and a venue for
individuals to transform the future and to effect real change for
the benefit of those in need; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Matt Shepperd for helping to improve the
lives of others through his work with I Am Change and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success with his important
efforts; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Shepperd as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Creighton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2008 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House