"We
saw the very core of our soul exposed today as people
worked tirelessly to continue to meet the needs of so many.
And the core of the soul of the people of Austin looks
wonderful: it is a panorama of love,
compassion, grace and peace. People of all faith
traditions, all ethnicities, all genders and all ideologies
have come together to find the common ground of compassion
so that we can meet the needs that are so evident."