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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 147

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Manuel Z. Montes of Laredo, who was selected Youth of 
the Year by a panel appointed by the United States Border Patrol, 
KGNS TV, and the office of Senator Judith Zaffirini; and
	WHEREAS, Manuel was selected Youth of the Year from among 
nine Youth of the Month winners; the title is given to outstanding
young people for academic achievements, community involvement, 
and determination to succeed; and
	WHEREAS, A graduating senior at Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High 
School, Manuel is a straight-A student and president of the 
National Honor Society and Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica; he has 
been a member of his school's academics teams for four years and 
has earned numerous awards in music, science, and mathematics; 
and
	WHEREAS, Manuel has been a vocalist with the Mariachi 
Azteca Group I and has played with the Mighty Toro Band all 
through high school; he is a member of his church youth group and 
a volunteer in the community, and his goal for the future is to 
become a pediatrician; and
	WHEREAS, It is indeed a pleasure for the Texas Senate to 
recognize this fine young man for his contributions to his school 
and community and his outstanding scholarly accomplishments; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend
Manuel Z. Montes on his exceptional achievements and congratulate
him on his selection as Youth of the Year; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem 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 4, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate