SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 324
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the American YouthWorks AmeriCorps volunteers who
served in Bastrop County in the aftermath of the 2011 wildfires;
and
WHEREAS, These exceptional volunteers came together to
help provide relief for those affected by the devastating fires;
AmeriCorps members registered nearly 1,000 survivors for
assisted cleanup, and more than 4,000 volunteers came through the
doors of the organization's Volunteer Reception Center; and
WHEREAS, The AmeriCorps volunteers came from two American
YouthWorks programs, the Texas Conservation Corps and Casa Verde
Builders, and they provided invaluable aid in helping to restore
and rebuild Bastrop State Park; they felled hazardous trees,
rebuilt damaged bridges, restored hiking trails, and worked with
community members on erosion control projects; and
WHEREAS, Volunteers also worked on private property that
had suffered severe wildfire damage and was posing a risk to
public infrastructure; they helped to plant 190 acres with native
seed to replace lost vegetation and minimize the impact of soil
erosion on the community; and
WHEREAS, Today, nearly a year and a half after the fires,
American YouthWorks programs continue to play an important role
in restoring the areas affected by the fire, and they are truly
deserving of recognition for their exemplary efforts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the American YouthWorks
AmeriCorps volunteers on their indispensable work in Bastrop
County following the devastating Labor Day wildfires and extend
to them best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the service of these dedicated young people.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 27, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate