H.R. No. 1301
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Fred Grampp has been recognized as a 2023 80 Over
Eighty Honoree by Family Eldercare; and
WHEREAS, Family Eldercare's 80 Over Eighty is an annual event
that acknowledges and showcases the rich tapestry of individuals
over the age of 80 in Central Texas and the diversity of their
experiences; and
WHEREAS, Nominated for his exemplary record of service and
volunteerism, 85-year-old Fred Grampp has given generously of his
time and talents to numerous organizations and initiatives
throughout his life, including the Kiwanis Club, Feeding America's
BackPack Program, the Austin Baptist Chapel Angel House Soup
Kitchen, PBS, and 4-H, as well as various church programs; in
addition, he helped start the local Blue Santa gift donation
program in 1983; and
WHEREAS, For nearly four decades, Mr. Grampp has also been an
active volunteer with Hill Country Community Ministries (HCCM), a
nonprofit organization that provides food, clothing, and other
assistance to people and families in need; he previously served as
president of the Board of Directors, and in the early 1980s, he
helped establish HCCM's thrift store; today, he continues his
service with the organization in a variety of ways, such as helping
with the food pantry and with retail store donation pickups; and
WHEREAS, Fred Grampp has set an inspiring example of
community engagement, and he has earned the lasting respect and
admiration of all who are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Fred Grampp on his selection as a
2023 80 Over Eighty Honoree by Family Eldercare and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Grampp 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. 1301 was adopted by the House on May
6, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House