SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 51

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize April 25, 2006, as Volunteer Day and honor the many 
volunteers who through goodwill and good works make a significant 
difference in the lives of their fellow citizens; and
	WHEREAS, One of the most defining characteristics of 
Americans is our sense of duty to one another and the institution 
of volunteerism; during times of war and natural disasters, our 
citizens are quick to provide relief to those in need; and
	WHEREAS, Every day there are instances of human need to 
which our country's quiet heroes respond with strength and vigor; 
these citizens provide their time, talent, and resources to help 
others; they give food to soup kitchens, clothes to shelters, 
love to endangered children, and counsel to those who have been 
abused; and
	WHEREAS, For 25 years, the Volunteer Center of North Texas 
has celebrated the efforts of the community's finest volunteers 
by hosting the Hearts of Hope Awards in Dallas County and the 
Volunteer of the Year Awards in Collin County; and
	WHEREAS, The Volunteer Center will honor the North Texas 
community's outstanding volunteers and unsung heroes at a 
luncheon and awards ceremony that will take place in the Plano 
Centre on April 25, 2006; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend volunteers 
in the North Texas area for their many contributions to the 
citizens of Collin and Dallas counties and citizens across the 
state for their leadership and service and recognize April 25, 2006,
as Volunteer Day; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Shapiro




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 24, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate