This week his swift decision to open his stores to flood evacuees could very well have saved lives.
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His unconditional care of his fellow Houstonians in the wake of Harvey has exposed Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale to national attention.
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His actions prompted a call for "Mack" to be honored with a proclamation in his honor.
A Change.org petition is seeking 150,000 signatures to proclaim August 26 Mattress Mack Day in Houston.
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"During Hurricane Harvey he turned the key to his locations and opened them up as Shelters," the petition stated. "This man is a Houston icon that deserves to be remembered forever."
The petition also calls for "Mack" to receive a key to the city.
The petition was a little under 30,000 signatures from its goal late Thursday morning.
Mack's goodwill has won fans all over social media.
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