1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 849
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-3     recognize the five volunteer mentors affiliated with the law firm
 1-4     of Bracewell and Patterson in Austin and the students who have been
 1-5     mentored by these outstanding volunteers; this select group will be
 1-6     visiting the State Capitol on Thursday, May 6, 1999; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, The five individuals who have been academically
 1-8     mentoring the students are Ryan Botkin, Desiree Botkin, Rod Johnson,
 1-9     Patricia de la Pena, and Lillian Alaniz; and
1-10           WHEREAS, The students who have made so much academic progress
1-11     as a result of their active participation are all in the sixth
1-12     grade; they are:  Nicholas McKim, Leanna McGrath, Vivian Gonzales,
1-13     Brian Lopez, and Ashley Muriella; and
1-14           WHEREAS, The importance of adult attention in the life of a
1-15     young person cannot be overemphasized; and
1-16           WHEREAS, It is vital that each child see that success can
1-17     be achieved and know adults who have succeeded in their lives and
1-18     careers; now, therefore, be it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-20     76th Legislature, hereby congratulate the five sixth graders and
1-21     their mentors for their significant accomplishments and welcome
1-22     them heartily to the State Capitol on May 6, 1999; and, be it
1-23     further
1-24           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them
 2-1     as an expression of the admiration and esteem of the Texas Senate.
 2-2                                                              Barrientos
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 2-4                                          President of the Senate
 2-5                                       I hereby certify that the above
 2-6                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
 2-7                                  on May 5, 1999.
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 2-9                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-10                                  ______________________________________
2-11                                           Member, Texas Senate