Bill Text: TX HR1668 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Alice Torres of Houston for her service to the community.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-05-24 - Filed [HR1668 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR1668-Introduced.html

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87R28290 BPG-D
By: Morales of Harris H.R. No. 1668

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Alice Torres of Houston has demonstrated a steadfast
commitment to helping area residents in times of crisis and
especially during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, A cofounder of the Harvey Forgotten Survivors
Caucus, Ms. Torres has worked tenaciously to improve the lives of
others while enduring her own travails; flooding in the wake of
Hurricane Harvey badly damaged the home she shared with her mother,
Dolores Torres, and not only did insurance fail to cover all the
repairs, but the women were defrauded by unscrupulous contractors;
they joined in the formation of the Survivors Caucus to seek
justice, and tragically, Dolores Torres died of COVID-19 before
receiving redress; Alice Torres spent weeks in the hospital with
the disease, and even though she has continued to deal with health
concerns, she has given generously of her time and talents to assist
others; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Torres has been a point person for Queen of
Peace Senior Center, and in that capacity, she was contacted about a
vaccination pilot program being launched by the staff of State
Representative Christina Morales; knowing that her zip code was
suffering disproportionately during the pandemic, Ms. Torres leapt
into action, gathering the names of those qualified to receive the
vaccine; even after her home lost power in the Winter Storm Uri
blackout, she continued to take calls from people seeking
vaccination and add them to her list; moreover, as readjustments
were made in the wake of the storm, she provided further support and
advocacy to the project, which served as an impetus for other
community partnerships; and
WHEREAS, Through her tireless dedication and resilience in
the face of adversity, Alice Torres has made a positive difference
in the lives of many area residents, and she has set an example of
compassion and civic engagement to which all may aspire; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Alice Torres for her outstanding service
to the Houston community and extend to her sincere best wishes for
the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Torres as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.