83R20092 MGR-D
By: Fallon H.R. No. 1506
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mahaley Millican, a senior at Aubrey High School,
spent her 2013 spring break as a hardworking volunteer for the
initiative Eight Days of Hope; and
WHEREAS, A nonprofit organization, Eight Days of Hope works
in partnership with the St. John the Baptist Parish Disaster
Recovery Center to help rebuild the homes of LaPlace, Louisiana,
families hit hard by Hurricane Isaac; to take part in the effort,
Ms. Millican joined some members of her family and of New Hope
Baptist Church for the trip to Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Willingly accepting the rustic accommodations
provided for the volunteers, Ms. Millican contributed her time and
energy toward pulling down damaged ceilings and insulation and
removing floorboards in damaged homes, and she also helped spruce
up the city park by painting whatever was needed; and
WHEREAS, Mahaley Millican has made a positive difference in
the lives of her fellow citizens, and she is indeed worthy of
special recognition for her dedication and generosity; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Mahaley Millican for her volunteerism with
Eight Days of Hope and extend to her sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Millican as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.