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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 372
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride
 1-4     in recognizing March 6, 2001, as Peace Corps Day in Texas; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Since its creation in 1961, over 160,000
 1-6     Americans have heeded President Kennedy's call to serve their
 1-7     country, forming enduring bonds of goodwill and cooperation
 1-8     between the United States and 134 nations throughout the world;
 1-9     and
1-10           WHEREAS, Now in its 40th year of existence, the Peace
1-11     Corps remains dedicated to its original purpose of expanding
1-12     development, encouraging progress, and creating opportunity in
1-13     the developing world; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Since 1961, 4,481 men and women from Texas have
1-15     been Peace Corps volunteers; this number includes the 296 Texans
1-16     who are currently serving in the corps; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Peace Corps volunteers perform vital work on
1-18     behalf of the United States; as ambassadors at the grass-roots
1-19     level, they help improve the lives of other people by making
1-20     lasting contributions to agriculture, business development,
1-21     education, the environment, health, and youth development in
1-22     assisted nations; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Veteran corps members return to the
 2-2     United States prepared to make dynamic contributions to their
 2-3     own nation and capable of bringing a deeper understanding of
 2-4     other cultures and religions to their home communities; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud of
 2-6     its citizens who have given of their time and talent to the
 2-7     Peace Corps; through their extraordinary contributions these
 2-8     volunteers have brought great honor to their state and nation;
 2-9     now, therefore, be it
2-10           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-11     77th Legislature, hereby designate March 6, 2001, as Peace Corps
2-12     Day in Texas and encourage all Texans to recognize the positive
2-13     impact that Peace Corps volunteers have had on the world; and,
2-14     be it further
2-15           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
2-16     to encourage other Texans to volunteer for this estimable
2-17     organization.
2-18                                                              Barrientos
2-19                                  ______________________________________
2-20                                          President of the Senate
2-21                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-22                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-23                                  on February 28, 2001.
2-24                                  ______________________________________
2-25                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-26                                  ______________________________________
2-27                                           Member, Texas Senate