By: Luna S.R. No. 1060 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure 1-3 in recognizing Marlen Whitley who recently was selected as one 1-4 of 10 finalists in the 36th annual San Antonio Express-News 1-5 Outstanding Teen Contest; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The San Antonio Express-News designed the 1-7 Outstanding Teen Contest in 1957 and has continued the tradition 1-8 of honoring 10 high school seniors who represent the highest 1-9 standards of citizenship; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Candidates are selected for demonstrating 1-11 excellence in a variety of fields and for demonstrating character 1-12 and versatility; included in the criteria are consistency in 1-13 academic achievement, leadership ability, participation in 1-14 extracurricular school activities, community service, and other 1-15 exceptional qualities; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Marlen Whitley is an outstanding student at 1-17 Churchill High School who has excelled at meeting challenges in 1-18 school and in life with enthusiasm, creativity, and maturity; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A superior scholar and a leader in his school and 1-20 community, Marlen maintains a 95 grade-point average and is an 1-21 active member of the National Honor Society; and 1-22 WHEREAS, He served as class vice-president for three years 1-23 and was responsible for initiating and organizing many fundraisers 2-1 and activities for his class; and 2-2 WHEREAS, A dedicated volunteer, Marlen has spent many hours 2-3 at the Castle Hills Nursing Home and the Battered Women's Shelter; 2-4 he was a representative for the March of Dimes and the American 2-5 Cancer Society, and he has helped to feed and clothe the needy at 2-6 the Nolan Street Homeless Shelter; and 2-7 WHEREAS, An exceptionally talented athlete, Marlen is captain 2-8 of the varsity basketball team and was recognized as a member of the 2-9 All District Athletic Team by the National Merit Achievement Program 2-10 for Outstanding Negroes; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Marlen is a young man of integrity, sensitivity, 2-12 and generosity who has consistently manifested concern for others 2-13 and an avid interest in the betterment of his community; and 2-14 WHEREAS, Marlen plans to attend The University of Texas at 2-15 Austin and major in international business; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-17 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Marlen Whitley for his exceptional 2-18 accomplishments and extend congratulations to him for earning the 2-19 position of finalist in this year's Outstanding Teen Contest; and, 2-20 be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-22 him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-23 _____________________________________ 2-24 President of the Senate 2-25 I hereby certify that the 3-1 above Resolution was adopted by 3-2 the Senate on May 27, 1993. 3-3 _____________________________________ 3-4 Secretary of the Senate 3-5 _____________________________________ 3-6 Member, Texas Senate