H.R. No. 437
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On February 19, 2009, the Houston Food Bank is
celebrating the contributions of 21 graduates of its warehouse
certification On the Job Training program; and
WHEREAS, The Houston Food Bank is the largest food bank in
Texas and the fourth largest in the country; it distributes some 36
million pounds of food a year to nearly 500,000 people; the
warehouse certification program draws from a pool of workers from
the Texas Second Chance program who have demonstrated
self-discipline and initiative; and
WHEREAS, Developed with the assistance of the Windham School
District, the OJT warehouse certification course provides 40 hours
of classroom training as well as hands-on experience in the food
bank's 73,000 square foot warehouse; while facilitating the
operations of the food bank, OJT students hone their work habits,
enhance their professionalism, and acquire skills in all facets of
warehouse operation, including such positions as forklift
operator, inventory clerk, and dock coordinator; graduates are
eligible to participate in the Reaching Employment and Doing It
Yourself program, a six-month vocational training program focusing
on teamwork and taking on increasing responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, The newest OJT graduates are: Calvin Adkins, Richard
Bowker, Keith Bean, Calvin Carter, Brandon Clarke, Corey Conway,
Willie Davis, Abanga Etuk, Dabram Harrell, Cedric Johnson, Pablo
Martinez, Luis Monsivais, Jalal Nuriddin, John Powers, Reggy
Wright, Lawrence Cooper, William Henry, Reginald Jones, Vincent
Mitchell, Mark Rodriguez, and Mark Simpson; and
WHEREAS, While preparing for advancement in the workforce,
these men have provided exceptional service to the Houston Food
Bank, helping the organization ensure that some 80,000 people each
week receive vital nourishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the graduates of the Houston Food
Bank On the Job Training warehouse certification program and extend
to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for the graduates as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 437 was adopted by the House on
February 12, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House