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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 976
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to join
 1-4     the citizens of San Antonio in recognizing HYPE on the recent
 1-5     honor of being named a recipient of the Community Champion Award
 1-6     by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Violence, drugs, and crime are threatening the
 1-8     happiness and well-being of today's children and of the society
 1-9     of the future; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Out of concern for our young people and their
1-11     future, the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse created
1-12     the Community Champion Award to pay tribute to groups and
1-13     individuals who demonstrate an overwhelming desire to make a
1-14     difference; and
1-15           WHEREAS, The goal of HYPE is to educate young people about
1-16     the dangers of underage drinking and driving and destructive
1-17     decision making; debuting in the spring of 1999, this industrious
1-18     15-member youth group uses music and dance to promote their
1-19     message; and
1-20           WHEREAS, HYPE members are between 11 and 18 years of age,
 2-1     and they have been highly commended for their effort to improve
 2-2     and safeguard the well-being of their peers; through hard work and
 2-3     dedication they have made a difference and are truly deserving of
 2-4     legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-6     77th Legislature, hereby congratulate the members of HYPE on
 2-7     receiving the Community Champion Award and thank them for their
 2-8     dedication to promote healthy lifestyles and positive choices;
 2-9     and, be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-11     HYPE as a token of esteem and high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-12                                                                   Madla
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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 May 9, 2001.
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2-19                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-21                                           Member, Texas Senate