SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 326

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Penny Garza of the Empowering Teen Leaders program; and
	WHEREAS, Penny and a group of other high school community 
leaders will visit the State Capitol as a participant in 
Government in Action on April 3, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, The Empowering Teen Leaders program, established 
under The Leadership Center, is carried out in cooperation with 
the Texas Cooperative Extension of The Texas A&M University 
System; the program educates high school students in leadership 
development, coalition building, and communication; and
	WHEREAS, Since 1992, over 450 young people have been 
involved in Empowering Teen Leaders, acquiring essential 
leadership skills and making a positive difference in the lives 
of their peers; and
	WHEREAS, As a participant in the program, Penny has 
contributed meaningful service to many in her community; she has 
had a positive influence on other young people and encouraged 
them to become literate, to serve their community, and to respect 
their fellowman; and
	WHEREAS, The Empowering Teen Leaders program has enhanced 
the interest in public service of students such as Penny Garza 
and has made them aware of the many avenues through which they can 
serve society; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Penny Garza for her commitment 
to civic participation 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.
                                                                         Lindsay




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 10, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate