H.R. No. 39
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Rowlett Citizen Corps Council is celebrating its
20th anniversary in 2023, and this occasion provides a fitting
opportunity to reflect on the organization's vital work in behalf
of the community; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 2003, the Rowlett Citizen Corps Council
coordinates the activities of six volunteer programs that prepare
for and respond to such threats as terrorism, natural disasters,
severe weather outbreaks, public health issues, and local
emergencies; and
WHEREAS, These six programs include the Rowlett Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT), the EastTex Regional CERT, the
Rowlett Fire Corps, Rowlett Explorer Post One, the Rowlett Amateur
Radio Emergency Service, and BSA Troop No. 646; and
WHEREAS, Altogether, the council's programs benefit from the
participation of approximately 400 active members, who have donated
nearly 300,000 service hours valued at over $7 million; in
addition, the council and its affiliated programs have provided
more than 1,250 students with CERT training; and
WHEREAS, For two decades, the Rowlett Citizen Corps Council
has worked tirelessly to ensure that area communities are safer,
stronger, and better prepared, and it is a pleasure to recognize the
invaluable contributions of this exemplary organization; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Rowlett
Citizen Corps Council and extend to its members and affiliates
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 council as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 39 was adopted by the House on March
1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House