R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Natalie Roffino of Richardson has been named one of 1-2 the top student volunteers in Texas in the Prudential Spirit of 1-3 Community Awards program sponsored by The Prudential Insurance 1-4 Company in partnership with the National Association of Secondary 1-5 School Principals; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A senior at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, 1-7 Ms. Roffino served as director of her school's Hearts and Hammers 1-8 program, which makes housing repairs for people who cannot afford 1-9 to bring their homes up to city codes; and 1-10 WHEREAS, In recognition of her notable contributions 1-11 Prudential named her one of eight Distinguished Finalists in the 1-12 state; and 1-13 WHEREAS, With her energy and commitment to serving her 1-14 community, Ms. Roffino has established herself as a leader and role 1-15 model for her classmates; her ongoing and valuable efforts have 1-16 made a positive impact on numerous lives in the Lone Star State; 1-17 and 1-18 WHEREAS, The hard work and dedication of Ms. Roffino in 1-19 behalf of her fellow Texans is truly commendable, and it is most 1-20 appropriate to pay tribute to this enterprising young woman as she 1-21 readily embraces the myriad challenges and opportunities of the 1-22 future; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby congratulate Natalie Roffino on being named an 2-1 outstanding volunteer by the Prudential Spirit of Community Award 2-2 program and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success 2-3 and happiness; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Ms. Roffino as an expression of high regard by the 2-6 Texas House of Representatives. Hill _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 538 was adopted by the House on April 9, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House