TITLE: Recognizing Texas A&M's BUILD program.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Texas A&M's BUILD program.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, In the spirit of service and remembrance, members of the student organization BUILD at Texas A&M University are carrying out a large-scale international charitable project with the potential to impact thousands of lives; and WHEREAS, Founded in 2012, the association is dedicated to unifying the Texas A&M student body through construction projects that benefit individuals in need; the most recent effort involved transforming 12 40-foot shipping containers into Texas Aggie Medical Clinics that were then deployed to communities around the globe; this initiative paid tribute to the memory of the 12 Aggies who lost their lives in the 1999 Bonfire tragedy; and WHEREAS, During a three-year period, BUILD enlisted the efforts of approximately 3,500 student volunteers and raised more than $300,000 in donations; the 12 Texas Aggie Medical Clinics constructed by the group will provide much-needed access to medical care for more than 100,000 people in nine countries across four continents; and WHEREAS, By taking part in this worthy endeavor, the men and women of BUILD have demonstrated the compassion and ingenuity that are synonymous with the student community of Texas A&M, and they may take pride in the positive impact that their contributions have made; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby recognize the students of BUILD and all those who have given support to this project for their valuable work and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Raney Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1473 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House