87R8185(20) TBO-D
By: Bucy H.R. No. 129
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from
individuals such as Cheryl Smith of Austin, whose contributions to
the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness
Program have greatly benefited area Texans; and
WHEREAS, In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program
was established through a partnership between Hill Country
Community Ministries and the offices of State Representative John
Bucy III and a bipartisan group of local leaders to check in on area
senior citizens and people with disabilities and to provide them
with food deliveries; and
WHEREAS, This noteworthy initiative benefits from many
dedicated volunteers, including Ms. Smith, who has given generously
of her time to help some of the most vulnerable local residents; on
March 27, 2020, the program made its first contactless deliveries
to those with an urgent need for food; the service has since grown
to support more than 120 families each week, and volunteers have
delivered upwards of 40,000 meals; and
WHEREAS, Through her diligent work with the Neighbor to
Neighbor Food and Wellness Program, Cheryl Smith has demonstrated
the power that all citizens have to make a positive difference, and
it is indeed fitting that she be recognized for her commitment to
being a force for good; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Cheryl Smith for her contributions to
the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness
Program 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. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.