1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 217
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
 1-3     recognizing Christopher Mitchell, who recently earned national
 1-4     recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a
 1-5     1999 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, This prestigious award is part of a nationwide
 1-7     program through which The Prudential Insurance Company of America,
 1-8     in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School
 1-9     Principals, honors young volunteers across America who have
1-10     demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their
1-11     communities; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Christopher Mitchell, of Lamesa, Texas, and a
1-13     senior at Lamesa High School, earned this award by giving
1-14     generously of his time and energy to initiate an alcohol abuse
1-15     awareness project in his community; and
1-16           WHEREAS, The success of the State of Texas, the strength
1-17     of our communities, and the overall vitality of American society
1-18     depend, in large measure, upon the dedication of young people
1-19     like Christopher who use their considerable talents and resources
1-20     to serve others; now, therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-22     76th Legislature, hereby commend Christopher Mitchell on his
1-23     outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and
1-24     community spirit, and extend congratulations to him on earning a
 2-1     1999 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and, be it further
 2-2           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-3     him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 2-4                                                                  Duncan
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 2-6                                          President of the Senate
 2-7                                       I hereby certify that the above
 2-8                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
 2-9                                  on February 16, 1999.
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2-11                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-13                                           Member, Texas Senate