TITLE: Honoring the Georgetown #1 H-E-B for its work with the Cookie Commandos of Sun City.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Georgetown #1 H-E-B for its work with the Cookie Commandos of Sun City.

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WHEREAS, The Georgetown H-E-B has assisted the Cookie Commandos in expressing appreciation for the courageous service of this nation's military personnel; and WHEREAS, Organized approximately 10 years ago by a group of veterans and retirees, the Cookie Commandos bake, collect, and deliver treats to the men and women at Fort Hood; their distribution sites have included the Soldier Process Readiness Center, where troops are interviewed and evaluated before being deployed, the Warrior Transition Brigade Campus, where injured soldiers are treated, and the Fisher House, which provides lodging for the families of hospitalized service members; and WHEREAS, The success of the Cookie Commandos' ambitious project has been made possible by the extraordinary help the group has received from numerous other residents in the area, as well as from several businesses; among those who have given particular assistance to the program are the managers and employees of Georgetown #1 H-E-B, which has provided a weekly donation of donuts and cookies; and WHEREAS, Through its work with the Cookie Commandos, H-E-B in Georgetown has helped bring cheer to countless American soldiers and has conveyed a heartfelt thanks for their selfless efforts in this country's behalf; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to Georgetown #1 H-E-B for its outstanding collaboration with the Cookie Commandos and honor the managers and employees who have participated in the project for their steadfast, generous support of our troops; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for H-E-B as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Farney Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3090 was adopted by the House on May 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House