Bill Text: TX HR305 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo for her leadership during Winter Storm Uri.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-03-18 - Referred to Resolutions Calendars [HR305 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR305-Introduced.html
87R14201 TBO-D | ||
By: J. Johnson of Harris | H.R. No. 305 |
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WHEREAS, In February 2021, citizens across Texas experienced | ||
the devastating effects of Winter Storm Uri, and in Harris County, | ||
Judge Lina Hidalgo played an important role in helping the | ||
community respond to this unprecedented emergency; and | ||
WHEREAS, Prior to the storm, Judge Hidalgo warned Texans | ||
about the upcoming crisis and provided guidance on how to prepare; | ||
she called attention to the high probability of power outages, | ||
dangerous outdoor conditions, and road closures, and she ensured | ||
that emergency personnel and homeless outreach organizations were | ||
notified about county-operated warming shelters; and | ||
WHEREAS, As the storm progressed, Judge Hidalgo signed a | ||
disaster declaration for the county and communicated important | ||
information regarding the widespread power outages and the threat | ||
of carbon monoxide poisoning; in addition, when a backup generator | ||
failed at the Harris County Public Health Department building, she | ||
was instrumental in coordinating the distribution of thousands of | ||
vaccines before they were affected by lack of refrigeration; she | ||
also guided the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and | ||
Emergency Management in dispersing water, meals, personal | ||
protective equipment, blankets, and cots to area residents; and | ||
WHEREAS, Judge Hidalgo partnered with Houston Mayor | ||
Sylvester Turner to establish the Houston Harris County Winter | ||
Storm Relief Fund; the initiative provides grants to nonprofit | ||
organizations that help support residents with needs that are not | ||
being met by other local and federal efforts, including those | ||
requiring plumbing and home repairs and temporary housing; and | ||
WHEREAS, Demonstrating exceptional initiative and | ||
perseverance during a time of crisis, Lina Hidalgo dedicated time | ||
and directed community resources to assist those in need, and she is | ||
indeed deserving of special recognition for her contributions; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby honor Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo for her | ||
leadership during Winter Storm Uri and extend to her deep | ||
appreciation for her exemplary public service; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for Judge Hidalgo as an expression of high regard by the | ||
Texas House of Representatives. |