SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 338

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the members of the Community Teen Leaders program 
at Austin High School in Houston and to welcome them to the 
State Capitol on April 3, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, The Community Teen Leaders program was 
established under The Leadership Center in cooperation with 
the Texas Cooperative Extension of The Texas A&M University 
System; the program provides high school students with 
education in leadership development, coalition building, 
and communication; and
	WHEREAS, Community Teen Leaders classes have helped 
many young men and women learn how to serve as leaders in their 
schools and communities, thus improving the quality of life for 
young people and their families; and
	WHEREAS, Since 1995, over 200 students have completed the 
program, and they have made a positive difference in the lives 
of other teenagers and have influenced many to follow in their 
footsteps; and
	WHEREAS, The young people who have participated in the 
Community Teen Leaders Program have encouraged their peers to 
become literate, to contribute to their community, and to treat 
all people with respect; and
	WHEREAS, The opportunity to observe the Texas Legislature 
will permit these fine young leaders to witness their state 
government in action and encourage them to remain committed to 
civic participation; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby salute the participants in the 
Community Teen Leaders program of Austin High School for the 
vital leadership roles they have undertaken in their school 
and city and extend best wishes to them for an enjoyable and 
memorable visit to the State Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Gallegos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 3, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate