88S30735 EME-D
By: Bucy H.R. No. 39
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, the Friday
BackPack food program at Anderson Mill Elementary, 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
Hill Country Christmas Bureau working in conjunction with the 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
along with his wife, Karen, 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, 3rd Called Session, 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.