H.R. No. 626
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Lake Highlands Military Moms are
providing vital support for area residents serving in the United
States armed forces and their families; and
WHEREAS, This worthwhile organization was established in
2006 by Lake Highlands High School teacher Rhonda Russell, proud
mother of Staff Sergeant Lee Russell, in an effort to pay tribute to
Lake Highlands graduates serving this country and to offer
encouragement for their relatives; today, 90 families benefit from
the services of Lake Highlands Military Moms; and
WHEREAS, In addition to gathering once a month for a dinner,
members send care packages to all Lake Highlands military serving
overseas and honor these brave individuals in the local Fourth of
July Parade; the group has also produced and distributed 500 Lake
Highlands Heroes posters to area classrooms, businesses,
libraries, and churches; and
WHEREAS, Under the direction of Ms. Russell, Lake Highlands
Military Moms collaborated with the town's Exchange Club and
Congressman Jeb Hensarling to honor returning troops at a special
breakfast, where the troops are presented with a gift certificate
and letter of appreciation; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating to our men and women in uniform the
gratitude felt by all Americans for their service and sacrifice is a
most worthwhile endeavor that truly merits special recognition;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Lake Highlands Military Moms for
supporting North Texas servicemen and women and extend to the
group's members sincere best wishes for continued success with
their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Lake Highlands Military Moms as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Kent
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 626 was adopted by the House on March
5, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House