In fact, thousands of Houstonians welcomed Lindner into their home and started a GoFundMe account to buy him a vacation after Harvey.
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On Wednesday, Mayor Sylvester Turner declared May 2 as "Jeff Linder Day" in Houston.
"Incredible honor from the City of Houston (Sylvester Turner) and Family Houston today. Thank you," Lindner tweeted.
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Family Houston, an organization that provides support to families in need, honored Lindner during a luncheon.
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