83R20531 LB-D
By: Bonnen of Galveston H.R. No. 1831
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In the past three years, fifth grader Brittany
Harris has raised more than $10,400 to fund the building of water
wells and provide farm animals to communities in Africa; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Chad and Mandy Harris, this
motivated young woman began her project, Brittany's Dream, at the
age of nine, when she learned about the lack of safe drinking water
across much of Africa; through the global nonprofit organization
World Vision, one traditional well costs $2,600 and can provide
more than 600 gallons of potable water a day, completely
revitalizing the life of an entire community; and
WHEREAS, During the Thanksgiving holiday, Brittany bakes
desserts to raise money for her project, advertising her products
beforehand via e-mail and flyers; this year, with the help of
several additional volunteers, she baked more than 85 pies, 450
cake balls, 18 dozen mini pies, and 5 dozen cupcakes over three
days, raising enough money to build two wells; in addition to
baking, she takes responsibility for purchasing ingredients,
packaging the desserts, arranging deliveries, and calculating
profits; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her outstanding initiative,
Brittany received the Service Above Self Award from the Friendswood
Rotary Club; looking to the future, she hopes to continue building
the operation, funding more wells each year; and
WHEREAS, With her enthusiasm, hard work, and determination,
Brittany Harris has improved health and quality of life for many
individuals in need, and she is an inspiring example of how one
person can effect positive change in the world; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Brittany Harris for her achievements
through Brittany's Dream 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 Brittany as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.