H.R. No. 1166
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, During the devastating winter storm that impacted
Texas communities in late January and early February 2023, local
first responders made extraordinary efforts to save lives and
property and bring urgent relief to their fellow citizens in need;
and
WHEREAS, The storm, which brought frigid temperatures and
significant freezing rain to Central Texas, was a horrific icing
event; the historic amount of freezing precipitation caused ice to
accumulate on trees and power lines, severely damaging
infrastructure and resulting in blackouts that affected hundreds of
thousands of homes throughout Austin and Travis County; and
WHEREAS, During the multiday event, many residents were
forced to contend with the cold temperatures without heat or
electricity and were unable to travel on the icy roadways to obtain
food or other essential items; in addition, fallen branches blocked
roadways and littered properties throughout the area; despite
facing hardships of their own, emergency medical personnel, police,
and firefighters continued to carry out their lifesaving work,
persevering through the cold and sometimes dangerous conditions to
rescue citizens and complete other vital duties; and
WHEREAS, Central Texans are profoundly grateful for the
courageous individuals who went above and beyond during this
challenging time, and the region's first responders are truly
deserving of recognition for their selfless contributions to the
relief effort; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the police, firefighters, emergency
medical personnel, and other first responders who helped their
communities endure the winter storm of late January and early
February 2023 and extend sincere best wishes to these heroic men and
women for continued success in their important work.
Goodwin
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1166 was adopted by the House on April
19, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House