SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 78

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Karla Torres-Morales on her graduation from the 
Seaborne ChalleNGe Corps Program; and
	WHEREAS, To earn the graduation certificate, Karla 
completed a rigorous military academy regimen of academic 
excellence, volunteer service to the community, and physical 
fitness training; and
	WHEREAS, The Seaborne ChalleNGe Corps Program provides 
education, career development training, and the opportunity of 
community service to young people from 16 to 18 years of age who 
are at risk of dropping out of high school or who have dropped out 
of high school; and
	WHEREAS, The ChalleNGe Program was developed by
Texas A&M University at Galveston and the Texas National Guard; 
it is administered by the Texas National Guard as part of the 
National Guard Bureau Youth ChalleNGe Program to develop and 
prepare young adults to engage in meaningful careers with goals 
for the future; and
	WHEREAS, Corps members are selected for their motivation 
to succeed; Karla has taken advantage of the opportunity to 
improve herself and plan for her future; and
	WHEREAS, By completing the requirements for graduation, 
Karla has made a commitment to become a responsible, productive 
citizen, to further her education, and to contribute her talents 
to her community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend 
congratulations to Karla Torres-Morales on her graduation from 
the Seaborne ChalleNGe Corps Program and on her commitment to 
education and service; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 13, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate