1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 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 2-13 ______________________________________ 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. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate