H.R. No. 587


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Tamra Brown of San Angelo has been named one of the top youth volunteers in Texas for 2005 and a Distinguished Finalist by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program; and WHEREAS, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards constitute America's largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteerism; its purpose is not only to praise outstanding youth, but also to emphasize the importance of service to others, and to encourage young people to give back to their communities; and WHEREAS, Chosen from a pool of more than 20,000 young Americans, Ms. Brown, a senior at Miles High School, was honored for her important work with a Christmas food, clothing, and toy drive she successfully organized and implemented; and WHEREAS, A tremendous source of pride to her family, school, and community, this notable young Texan embodies the most admirable qualities of the human spirit, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor her at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Tamra Brown on being named a Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Distinguished Finalist and commend her for her service in behalf of her fellow Texans; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Brown as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Campbell ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 587 was adopted by the House on March 16, 2005, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House