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                                                                  H.R. No. 282



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Janet Holliday of San Antonio was named Hershey's 
STRIVE Volunteer of the Year for 2005 by the National Council of 
Youth Sports; and
	WHEREAS, The STRIVE (Sports Teach Respect, Initiative, 
Values and Excellence) Award is accorded to coaches, 
administrators, and volunteers who have demonstrated a heartfelt 
dedication to helping kids succeed in sports; and
	WHEREAS, One of only four recipients of this honor in the 
country, Ms. Holliday has long been an active supporter of youth 
sports in the Alamo City; for 13 years, she has chaired the San 
Antonio Sports Hall of Fame Tribute, an annual gala that donates all 
proceeds to the "Dream for Youth" program providing training to 
disadvantaged children in the Olympic sports of badminton, diving, 
gymnastics, fencing, swimming, and volleyball; and
	WHEREAS, This notable Texan is also a leader in a fitness 
walking program for elementary-age students, the Go!Kids 
Challenge, and serves as cochair of the NCAA Final Four Division 1 
volleyball championship; moreover, she has participated in efforts 
to rebuild local fields and facilities to form a multisport 
complex; and
	WHEREAS, By encouraging participation in organized sports, 
Janet Holliday has helped to instill important values of 
self-confidence, teamwork, and discipline, and her leadership and 
tireless dedication have created positive opportunities for 
countless young Texans; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Janet 
Holliday on earning the 2005 Hershey's STRIVE Award from the 
National Council of Youth Sports and commend her for her 
contributions to the children and youth of San Antonio; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Holliday as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 282 was adopted by the House on May 
10, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House