SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 940

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Ashley Cynara Mitchell, a student at United High School, 
who was selected as the Laredo Youth of the Year for 2003; and
	WHEREAS, The Laredo Youth of the Year program is sponsored 
by the United States Border Patrol and Senator Judith Zaffirini 
to honor an outstanding student who excels academically and 
serves as a leader in the community; the Youth of the Year is 
selected from the nine students who were named Youth of the Month 
during the academic year; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout her years in high school, Ashley 
worked hard to earn excellent grades, and she participated in 
numerous extracurricular activities; she was punctual and well 
prepared for her classes, and she garnered numerous accolades for 
her proficiency in debate and extemporaneous speaking and for her 
musical and athletic talents; and
	WHEREAS, Ashley is president of the National Honor Society 
and participates in many other clubs and organizations; she is 
active in her church and volunteers in nursing homes and shelters 
for the homeless; and
	WHEREAS, Ashley is known for her integrity, her dedication 
to her studies and her commitment to succeed; she has earned a 
place in the freshman class at the University of Notre Dame for 
the fall of 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Ashley is an exemplary young lady whose unique 
qualities and notable achievements are a source of much pride to 
her family, her school and her community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby congratulate Ashley Cynara Mitchell on 
her selection as the Laredo Youth of the Year for 2003 and extend 
to her best wishes for success in the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 22, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate