1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 203
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
 1-3     recognize Shervin Shirvani of Houston, Texas, for winning a bronze
 1-4     medallion for his selection as a 1999 Distinguished Finalist in
 1-5     The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The national contest is sponsored by The
 1-7     Prudential Insurance Company of America and the National Association
 1-8     of Secondary School Principals and honors all private and public
 1-9     middle and senior high school volunteers for their exemplary service
1-10     to their communities; and
1-11           WHEREAS, One of the local honorees for his selfless hours of
1-12     volunteer work, the 18-year-old Memorial Senior High School senior
1-13     won this prestigious award for forming a company to give nonprofit
1-14     organizations free computer service; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Shervin's dedication to serving his community
1-16     and his resourceful use of his expertise with computers is truly
1-17     worthy of legislative recognition; and
1-18           WHEREAS, The success of the State of Texas, the strength
1-19     of communities, and the overall vitality of American society
1-20     depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like
1-21     Mr. Shirvani who use their considerable talents and resources to
1-22     serve others; now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-24     76th Legislature, hereby commend Shervin Shirvani for being
 2-1     a recipient of a 1999 Distinguished Finalist medallion in The
 2-2     Prudential Spirit of Community Awards contest; and, be it further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
 2-4     expression of admiration and gratitude by the Texas Senate.
 2-5                                                                 Lindsay
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 2-7                                          President of the Senate
 2-8                                       I hereby certify that the above
 2-9                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-10                                  on February 15, 1999.
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2-12                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-14                                           Member, Texas Senate