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
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         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.
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