Bill Text: TX HR1720 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Cabela's El Paso for its contributions to the community.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-25 - Reported enrolled [HR1720 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR1720-Introduced.html

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88R27699 CW-D
By: Ordaz H.R. No. 1720

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cabela's El Paso has rendered exceptional support to
military veterans and to the community at large, and its myriad
contributions merit special recognition; and
WHEREAS, The sporting goods store benefits from the direction
of general manager Bryan O'Grady, a U.S. Army veteran whose work
with other veterans as well as with law enforcement, fire
departments, and other organizations has helped to unify the
community and create a network of resources; under his leadership,
Cabela's partners with the El Paso Veterans & Riders Association to
assist area veterans and families; the two entities have also
joined efforts in supporting the Texas Army National Guard 3rd
Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery Regiment stationed in El Paso; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Cabela's El Paso has participated in
numerous outreach initiatives, including distributing essential
items to youth and families and donating clothing, toiletries, and
toys to the Child Crisis Center of El Paso; Cabela's also benefits
area scouting troops by hosting fishing events and other outdoor
activities; and
WHEREAS, Cabela's El Paso is making a lasting and positive
difference in the lives of residents throughout the region, and it
is indeed a pleasure to join in honoring the enterprise for its
outstanding efforts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Cabela's El Paso for its many
contributions to the community and extend to all those associated
with the store sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Cabela's El Paso as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.