TITLE: Recognizing the state's first responders for their work during the 2021 winter storm.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the state's first responders for their work during the 2021 winter storm.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the state's first responders for their outstanding work during the devastating 2021 winter storm; and WHEREAS, On the weekend of February 13 and 14, arctic blasts from a disturbance in the northern polar ice cap caused massive disruptions in the state's power grid, which led to life-threatening conditions across Texas; and WHEREAS, Texas' first responders, faced with handling numerous ensuing emergencies, worked hard to ensure that the state's most vulnerable citizens continued to receive medical attention and life-saving care; while working during the widespread power outage, the courage and resolve of first responders was evident in communities across the state, as they selflessly provided assistance to those most in need; and WHEREAS, Texas' first responders helped to prevent loss of life and took care of a variety of medical needs in the midst of harsh and freezing temperatures, and they are truly deserving of special recognition for their skill and their determination; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby commend Texas' first responders on their heroic efforts to provide medical care during the 2021 winter storm; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in their honor. Creighton Alvarado Hinojosa Paxton Bettencourt Huffman Perry Birdwell Hughes Powell Blanco Johnson Schwertner Buckingham Kolkhorst Seliger Campbell Lucio Springer Eckhardt Men ndez Taylor Gutierrez Miles West Hall Nelson Whitmire Hancock Nichols Zaffirini Patrick, President of the Senate President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2021.