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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 95

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Brittnie Simmons of San Antonio as a distinguished 
young citizen of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Brittnie Simmons is the current
Junior Miss Wheelchair Texas; born with spina bifida, she has 
been paraplegic since birth; she was raised on her mother's 
"No Boundaries" philosophy, and she personifies an exemplary 
determination to excel in all she undertakes; and
	WHEREAS, At the age of five, Brittnie learned to explore 
her world on a motorized Barbie Jeep that was specially altered 
for her; in elementary school, she participated in the Bike Rodeo 
on a 36-speed, hand-pedaled mountain bicycle; she has been a 
member of her school's cheerleading squad, and she enjoys dancing 
at In Flight Dance; and
	WHEREAS, Brittnie has performed at the Alamodome in 
San Antonio and at Reunion Arena in Dallas, and she has been 
featured on ESPN; she is scheduled to perform for the halftime 
show at the Special Olympics Regionals in 2004 and at the 2005 
Goodwill Games; and
	WHEREAS, In her role as the Junior Miss Wheelchair Texas, 
Brittnie speaks to disabled inner-city students, bringing them 
hope and inspiring them to follow their dreams; and
	WHEREAS, Brittnie's true ambition and drive along with her 
admirable courage and her many accomplishments have made her a 
genuine role model and an inspiration for all the young people of 
Texas; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby recognize 
Brittnie Simmons as a distinguished young citizen of Texas and 
extend best wishes to her for the future; 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




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 6, 2004.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate