88R33189 BPG-D
By: Harris of Williamson H.R. No. 2521
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Tom Ramsey received the 2022 Philanthropy Award from
the Central Texas Community Foundation at the Round Rock Chamber's
annual awards banquet held on February 15, 2023; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, Mr. Ramsey launched Celebration of Love, a
program focused on supporting families in need during the Christmas
season; he continued to expand its efforts, and from a project
serving 500 families during the holidays, it has grown into a
year-round organization; the Reaching Out Center is a food pantry
that also provides clothing and job training; in addition, it has
furnished food, water, and other aid to victims of natural
disasters; its Soldiers of America initiative, established in 2007,
offers both financial and emotional support to soldiers and
military veterans; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramsey created the Tom Ramsey Foundation in 2019
to fill gaps in community services by building bridges between
individuals, businesses, and civic organizations; Feed a Hero
delivered food to hospital workers and first responders during
2020; Mr. Ramsey's One Love, One World, One Community initiative
has sought to assist communities in South and Central America where
basic infrastructure is lacking; and
WHEREAS, Through his tireless efforts, Tom Ramsey has helped
to make a positive difference in Williamson County and far beyond,
and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Tom Ramsey on his receipt of the
2022 Philanthropy Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Ramsey as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.