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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 316
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
 1-4     recognizing Daniel Martinez of Edinburg, who has achieved national
 1-5     recognition for his exemplary volunteer service as a recipient of
 1-6     the 2001 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Presented by the National Association of Secondary
 1-8     School Principals and The Prudential Insurance Company of America,
 1-9     this prestigious award pays tribute to young volunteers across
1-10     America who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to serving
1-11     their communities; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Highly respected by his classmates and teachers,
1-13     Daniel consistently manifests concern for others and takes an
1-14     avid interest in the betterment of his school and community;
1-15     the resourceful and hardworking senior at Edinburg High School
1-16     organized 65 volunteers and obtained a $50,000 commitment from
1-17     the city council to build a skate park; and
1-18           WHEREAS, An exemplary young man with a promising future,
1-19     Daniel has exhibited an overwhelming desire to use his talents
1-20     and his resources to serve others, and in so doing he has brought
 2-1     honor to himself, his family, and his community; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Daniel Martinez has made lasting contributions
 2-3     through his generosity of spirit, and his endeavor is an
 2-4     inspiration for students of all ages and a source of pride
 2-5     for all Texans; now, therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-7     77th Legislature, hereby commend Daniel Martinez for being
 2-8     awarded a Distinguished Finalist medallion in the sixth annual
 2-9     Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program; and, be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
2-11     as a token of high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-12                                                                   Lucio
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2-14                                          President of the Senate
2-15                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-16                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-17                                  on February 21, 2001.
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2-19                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-21                                           Member, Texas Senate