H.R. No. 131
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from
individuals such as Risa Ginther 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. Ginther, 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, Risa Ginther 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 Risa Ginther 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. Ginther as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bucy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 131 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House