HR111: HR111 Interfaith organizations and volunteers involved in disaster cleanup efforts; commend

25 LC 129 0051 House Resolution 111 By: Representatives Franklin of the 160th, Rice of the 139th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Corbett of the 174th, Hagan of the 156th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the interfaith organizations and volunteers involved in disaster1 cleanup efforts; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has faced numerous natural disast ers that have caused3 significant damage and hardship to its residents; and4 WHEREAS, in times of crisis, communities come together to suppo rt one another,5 demonstrating the strength and resilience of the human spirit; and6 WHEREAS, interfaith and religious organizations and volunteers have played a crucial role7 in disaster cleanup efforts, providing essential services, reso urces, and support to those8 affected; and9 WHEREAS, these interfaith efforts have fostered unity, understa nding, and cooperation10 among diverse religious communities, showcasing the power of co llaboration and11 compassion; and12 H. R. 111 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0051 WHEREAS, the dedication and hard work of these volunteers has significantly contributed13 to the recovery and rebuilding of affected areas, helping to restore hope and normalcy to the14 lives of many Georgians; and15 WHEREAS, according to reports from local faith-based organizations, tens of thousands of16 volunteers participated in disaster relief efforts in Georgia f ollowing Hurricane Helene,17 contributing more than one million total volunteer hours, with teams working in some of the18 most impacted areas to clear debris, repair homes, and provide direct assistance to many19 thousands of affected residents; and20 WHEREAS, many churches and faith organizations came to their fellow citizens' needs for21 disaster relief; and 22 WHEREAS, volunteer labor from church members and faith-based or ganizations, who23 traveled from as far away as South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida to help24 Georgia homeowners in need, included efforts such as tending to damaged homes, removing25 fallen trees, and cleaning up storm debris.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body recognize and commend the invaluable c ontributions of the28 interfaith organizations and volunteers in disaster cleanup eff orts as well as encourage29 continued support and collabora tion among all communities to st rengthen our collective30 ability to respond to and recover from future disasters.31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the33 leaders of the interfaith organizations involved in disaster cleanup efforts.34 H. R. 111 - 2 -