1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 394 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in 1-3 recognizing Max Pratt, who has been selected for the 1996 Citizen 1-4 of the Year Award by the Ballinger Junior Chamber of Commerce; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Max Pratt is well known for his many years of 1-6 outstanding work with the youths and adults of the Ballinger 1-7 community; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A dedicated and active volunteer, he has supported 1-9 and assisted innumerable Ballinger High School students; he has 1-10 announced Bearcat games, has served as a director for three years 1-11 for Christmas in April, and has been involved in T-ball, Little 1-12 League, and Band Booster Club; and 1-13 WHEREAS, He also generously devotes time and energy to adults 1-14 and the elderly; he is a substitute driver for Meals on Wheels, 1-15 helps the elderly and disabled with the installation of emergency 1-16 response systems, and has taught practical parenting classes; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. Pratt has served as a minister for the Ninth 1-18 Street Church of Christ for over 21 years and was one of the 1-19 cofounders of the Active Inmate Jail Ministry; he is the news editor 1-20 for the Gospel Tidings, a religious publication distributed monthly 1-21 throughout the United States; and 1-22 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman and inspirational minister, 1-23 Max Pratt is a source of strength to many, and his hard work and 2-1 countless community projects reflect his dedication to helping his 2-2 fellowman; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 75th Legislature, hereby commend Max Pratt on his exceptional 2-5 achievements and generosity and extend congratulations to him on 2-6 his selection as Citizen of the Year; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-8 as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-9 Fraser 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 President of the Senate 2-12 I hereby certify that the above 2-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-14 on March 26, 1997. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Secretary of the Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate