H.R. No. 1453
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley has played an
invaluable role in the local community in the nearly four decades
since its founding; and
WHEREAS, A member of Feeding America and Feeding Texas, the
Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is one of the largest regional,
secular charities in South Texas, serving some 76,000 people,
including children, seniors, and veterans, each week in Cameron,
Hidalgo, and Willacy Counties; dedicated to its mission, the
organization maintains minimal overhead in order to direct 98
percent of its expenditures toward program services; and
WHEREAS, The food bank combats hunger through a variety of
services, including mobile produce distribution, a nutrition
education program, and an emergency on-site food pantry; moreover,
the organization's certified case assistance navigators offer help
in obtaining SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, TANF, and Healthy Texas Women
benefits; and
WHEREAS, The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is making a
meaningful difference in the fight against hunger, and the
organization and its supporters are to be commended for their
commitment to addressing a vital community need; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley for
its service and extend to all those associated with the
organization sincere best wishes for continued success with their
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the food bank as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Guerra
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1453 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House