H.R. No. 545
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Harlandale Sunshine Pantry in San Antonio has
made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless people in
need; and
WHEREAS, With the motto, "When you can't find the sunshine,
be the sunshine," the Harlandale Sunshine Pantry was established in
2020 by sisters Lotus Rios and Marissa Gutierrez; it is a
mutual-aid, self-service community pantry that provides food as
well as basic necessities, including diapers and hygiene products,
to individuals in the Southside area of San Antonio; it also hosts
monthly produce giveaways; and
WHEREAS, The pantry is funded through donations, though
Ms. Rios will sometimes stock the pantry out of her own pocket; the
organization benefited from a $5,555 grant from the Ingram Park
Auto Center, which allowed for the purchase of tents, warming
blankets, and additional food supplies; and
WHEREAS, True to its mission, the Harlandale Sunshine Pantry
has helped Southside residents build brighter futures, and it is a
pleasure to join in honoring the organization for its exceptional
service to the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Harlandale Sunshine Pantry for its
vital contributions to the community and extend to Lotus Rios and
Marissa Gutierrez 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 Harlandale Sunshine Pantry as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Campos
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 545 was adopted by the House on March
14, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House