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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 414

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Susan Jeske, the reigning Ms. America, who is 
presenting her Students Against Violence program to students at 
Nimitz High School in Houston on March 28, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Susan Jeske, a native of Littleton, Colorado,
has traveled over 10,000 miles per month presenting her violence 
prevention program and has visited over 90 high schools and 
junior high schools nationwide; she has been featured on numerous 
magazines and radio and television programs, and she has been 
recognized internationally for her efforts to stop school 
violence; and
	WHEREAS, She has a special connection with violence and its 
consequences--her family was friends with one of the victims shot 
during the tragedy at Columbine High School in Littleton; and
	WHEREAS, Susan challenges students to face the causes of 
violence in today's high schools and its consequences and 
explains to them that they have the power to make their school and 
their community violence free by taking personal responsibility 
for their actions; and
	WHEREAS, Susan Jeske is dedicated to helping the young 
people of our world and is an exemplary spokesperson for the 
prevention of violence, and she deserves recognition for her hard 
work and the outstanding programs she brings to our schools; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Susan Jeske for her tireless 
efforts working with young people to prevent violence 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




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 20, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate