SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 99

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Alexandra Young, who has read 50 books as a participant 
in the Texas Reading Club; and

	WHEREAS, Alexandra is a student at Alamo Heights Junior 
School in San Antonio, where she and her fellow students are 
encouraged to discover the joy of reading and develop an enduring 
love of books; and

	WHEREAS, The Texas Reading Club is a project of the 
Texas State Library and Archives Commission which seeks to foster 
children's love of reading and promote the use of libraries; since
the club began in 1959, millions of young Texans have been 
encouraged to read for pleasure, especially during the summer 
months when they are on vacation from school; and

	WHEREAS, Each year a statewide theme for the club is 
selected; the 2003 theme is "Mission Possible: Spy a Book!" and 
focuses the attention of readers on history, culture, adventure, 
partnerships and pen pals, and spies and secret codes; and

	WHEREAS, By reading 50 books, Alexandra has demonstrated 
a deep commitment to the goals of the Texas Reading Club; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend 
Alexandra Young on her love of reading and extend best wishes 
to her as she encounters the many extraordinary adventures to 
be found in books; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 22, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate