R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Daniel Ben-Nun of Austin has recently been named a
 1-2     Distinguished Finalist for a 2001 Prudential Spirit of Community
 1-3     Award for his exemplary volunteer service, and this special
 1-4     recognition is indeed well deserved; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, In partnership with the National Association of
 1-6     Secondary School Principals, The Prudential Insurance Company of
 1-7     America sponsors the Spirit of Community Awards to honor young
 1-8     volunteers from across the nation who have demonstrated an
 1-9     extraordinary commitment to serving their communities, and more
1-10     than 23,000 high school and middle school students were considered
1-11     for awards in this year's program; and
1-12           WHEREAS, A senior at McCallum High School, Mr. Ben-Nun
1-13     created a peer mentoring program that matches upperclassmen with
1-14     incoming freshmen to encourage at-risk students to stay in school
1-15     and earn their diplomas; he gave generously of his time and talents
1-16     to organize this visionary program, and his selfless efforts are
1-17     most noteworthy; and
1-18           WHEREAS, The success and continued advancement of society
1-19     depends greatly on the dedication of young people, like
1-20     Mr. Ben-Nun, who use their talents and resources to serve others,
1-21     and it is a privilege to join in honoring this distinguished young
1-22     man at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-24     Legislature hereby congratulate Daniel Ben-Nun on being named a
 2-1     Distinguished Finalist for a 2001 Prudential Spirit of Community
 2-2     Award and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success
 2-3     in all of his future endeavors; and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-5     prepared for Mr. Ben-Nun as an expression of high regard by the
 2-6     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                        Keel
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 718 was adopted by the House on April
         10, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House