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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 685
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
 1-4     congratulating Allison Smith of Plano, who has achieved national
 1-5     recognition for her exemplary volunteer service by earning the
 1-6     designation of Distinguished Finalist in the 2001 Prudential Spirit
 1-7     of Community Awards; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Presented by the National Association of Secondary
 1-9     School Principals and The Prudential Insurance Company of America,
1-10     this prestigious award pays tribute to young volunteers across
1-11     America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to
1-12     serving their communities; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Allison is one among 227 honorees who have been
1-14     selected as Distinguished Finalists in the competition; she founded
1-15     and directs a student-run volunteer organization with more than 75
1-16     members who have performed volunteer services at homeless shelters,
1-17     food banks, foreign-aid organizations, and orphanages; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Highly respected by her classmates and teachers,
1-19     Allison consistently manifests concern for others and takes an
1-20     avid interest in the betterment of her school and community; and
1-21           WHEREAS, An exemplary young woman with a promising future,
1-22     Allison has demonstrated an overwhelming desire to use her talents
 2-1     and her resources to serve others, and she has brought honor to
 2-2     herself, her family, and her community; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, Allison has made many lasting contributions through
 2-4     her generosity of spirit, and her worthy accomplishments should be
 2-5     an inspiration for students of all ages and a source of pride for
 2-6     all Texans; now, therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-8     77th Legislature, hereby commend Allison Smith for being awarded
 2-9     a Distinguished Finalist medallion in the 2001 Prudential Spirit
2-10     of Community Awards program; and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
2-12     as an expression of high esteem and regard from the Texas Senate.
2-13                                                                 Shapiro
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2-15                                          President of the Senate
2-16                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-17                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-18                                  on April 9, 2001.
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2-20                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-21                                  ______________________________________
2-22                                           Member, Texas Senate