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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 644
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Leslie K. Bedford Memorial Foundation on the 
occasion of its Seventh Annual Charity and Awards Banquet, which 
is being held in Dallas on May 30, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Phyllis and George Bedford founded the private, 
nonprofit organization in 1994 in memory of their daughter and to 
cultivate her legacy and generous spirit by providing Building 
Block opportunities for girls and young women between the ages of 
10 and 25; and
	WHEREAS, The foundation provides a safe, nurturing 
environment to foster growth and development in young women and 
help them to maximize their potential as leaders and productive 
citizens in society; and
	WHEREAS, In the first Building Block program for girls in 
the fourth to sixth grades, girls are taught methods to be used 
for fitting in with others, building self esteem and self 
confidence, developing social skills, and discovering their 
creativity; and
	WHEREAS, The second Building Block program for young women 
in the seventh to ninth grades focuses on self-realization, 
building social skills, developing an appreciation of their own 
talents and individuality, and promoting good life decisions; 
and
	WHEREAS, The foundation is honoring graduates of its 
Building Block programs at the banquet on May 30 in the 2003 
Parade of Leaders; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the Leslie K. Bedford Memorial 
Foundation for its worthy goals and its invaluable contributions 
to the young women of our state; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
all associated with this foundation as an expression of high 
regard from the Texas Senate.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 22, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate