1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1144 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great 1-4 pleasure in recognizing the Golden Heart Program for its 1-5 outstanding work on behalf of the young people of Dallas; and 1-6 WHEREAS, For six years, this exemplary program has worked 1-7 diligently to make a difference in the lives of more than 1-8 700,000 children and its efforts have been highly successful; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, By encouraging young people to take responsibility, 1-11 use their creativity, become involved in the community, and pursue 1-12 academic excellence, the Golden Heart Program has proven that 1-13 positive role models can be inspirational and make a difference in 1-14 young lives; and 1-15 WHEREAS, This admirable organization has expanded the 1-16 horizons for many who otherwise would not dare to dream; it 1-17 has opened doors to a more promising future and afforded those 1-18 involved with the program the opportunity to explore various 1-19 avenues; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The Golden Heart Program has dedicated much 2-1 time and energy preparing young people to face the challenges of 2-2 the 21st century by helping them to develop the skills necessary 2-3 to succeed, and it is truly worthy of legislative recognition; 2-4 now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 77th Legislature, hereby commend the Golden Heart Program for the 2-7 admirable contributions it has made and recognize June 1, 2001, 2-8 as Golden Heart's Aviation Day for Children; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-10 the Golden Heart Program as a token of esteem and high regard 2-11 from the Texas Senate. 2-12 West 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 22, 2001. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate