TITLE: Honoring Dr. Cheryl Jackson for her work as the founder of Minnie's Food Pantry in Plano.

SUMMARY: Honoring Dr. Cheryl Jackson for her work as the founder of Minnie's Food Pantry in Plano.

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WHEREAS, Dr. Cheryl Jackson has made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless individuals through her work as founder of Minnie's Food Pantry in Plano; and WHEREAS, Dr. Jackson established Minnie's Food Pantry on April 1, 2008, and named the organization after her mother, the late Dr. Minnie Hawthorne-Ewing, who shared her commitment to community service; under Dr. Jackson's guidance, Minnie's Food Pantry has provided more than 21 million healthy meals to families in need, and its success over the past 15 years has led to its expansion to 12 locations in Texas, as well as to New York and Pennsylvania; today, it is one of the largest food pantries in North Texas, and it holds a platinum rating from GuideStar, the highest level of recognition awarded by the charity evaluating service; and WHEREAS, In addition to overseeing Minnie's Food Pantry, Dr. Jackson has given back to her community through her involvement in the Plano Chamber of Commerce, which named her president of its Women's Division in 2021; she has received numerous honors from local organizations, including McKinney ISD's SEAS Initiative Difference Maker Award in 2022; she has also garnered praise from national media outlets like HuffPost and Good Morning America,and she has made frequent appearances as a keynote speaker to raise awareness of hunger in America; and WHEREAS, Dr. Cheryl Jackson has set an inspiring example of the good that one caring individual can accomplish, and it is a pleasure to join in commending this truly remarkable Texan; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby honor Dr. Cheryl Jackson for her outstanding work as the founder of Minnie's Food Pantry and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Jackson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Plesa Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 272 was adopted by the House on March 8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not voting. Chief Clerk of the House