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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Mary Hull Caballero for her outstanding contributions 
as executive director of the Community Scholars program of 
El Paso; and
	WHEREAS, The Community Scholars program provides high 
school and college students with opportunities during the 
summer to study and report on vital community issues; grants 
from Levi Strauss & Company, Southwestern Bell Company, and 
other corporations support the program, and students earn a 
modest salary to work on individual and group research projects 
that affect the future of El Paso; and
	WHEREAS, Mary Caballero has devoted her energy, time, and 
leadership skills to ensure the success of the program; she is 
highly respected as a hard-working, organized, and innovative 
mentor who is deeply committed to the program goals; and
	WHEREAS, Under her capable leadership, students have 
succeeded in carrying out valuable research to the benefit of 
their city; nine Community Scholars program participants were 
recognized with the James Rouse Excellence in Achievement 
Award for Emerging Leaders given by the National Community 
Reinvestment Coalition for their report on banking and small 
business lending in El Paso; the young scholars' study spurred 
the local banking community to hold a small business lending 
summit to further discuss the students' findings; and
	WHEREAS, Through her efforts to involve these young 
Texans in projects that are significant to their community's 


welfare, Mary has played a major role in the betterment of 
the City of El Paso and helped the students to understand the 
value of education; her dedication reflects her commitment 
to encouraging young people to participate in meaningful 
community service; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend 
Mary Hull Caballero for her exemplary leadership of the 
Community Scholars program and extend best wishes to her for 
continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Shapleigh




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 8, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate