SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 208

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the students of Chapin High School for their exemplary 
work during the January 11, 2003, Gift to the Mountain Day 
cleanup project; and

	WHEREAS, The Huskies were the largest group participating 
in the second annual cleanup effort organized by about 1,500 
students from 16 high schools; and

	WHEREAS, Hundreds of Huskies helped clean up trash at 
six sites along the Franklin Mountains; working with other 
volunteers, the Huskies picked up 475 cubic yards of trash, 
filling nearly 100 dumpsters; and

	WHEREAS, The students' dedication and hard work have 
helped restore beauty to the Franklin Mountains, a wilderness 
preserve that is a habitat for many Chihuahuan Desert plants; the 
mountains also provide residents and tourists opportunities for 
camping, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and nature 
study; and

	WHEREAS, Through their volunteer spirit the students of 
Chapin High School have demonstrated the importance of taking 
an active role in their community; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend the Chapin High School Huskies 
for their diligent efforts to take care of one of El Paso's 
natural wonders; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the students of Chapin High School as an expression of esteem 
from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Shapleigh




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 19, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate