1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 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 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 May 9, 2001. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate