TITLE: Honoring Grand Parkway Baptist Church in Richmond for its service during Winter Storm Uri.

SUMMARY: Honoring Grand Parkway Baptist Church in Richmond for its service during Winter Storm Uri.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, In February 2021, citizens across Texas experienced the devastating effects of Winter Storm Uri, and in House District 26, Grand Parkway Baptist Church played an important role in helping the community respond to this unprecedented emergency; and WHEREAS, Located in Richmond, Grand Parkway Baptist Church kept its doors open to area residents and served as a warm shelter for individuals seeking refuge from the storm; among those assisted by the church were children, senior citizens, and people with special needs and medical complications; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating exceptional initiative and perseverance during a time of crisis, the members, staff, and volunteers of Grand Parkway Baptist Church dedicated time and resources to help those in need, and they are indeed deserving of special recognition for their efforts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby honor Grand Parkway Baptist Church for its outstanding service during Winter Storm Uri and commend its congregants on a job well done; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Jetton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 734 was adopted by the House on April 30, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House