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79R8482 MW-D

By:  Taylor                                                       H.R. No. 722



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Grace DeForde, an eighth-grade student at 
Friendswood Junior High School, has been selected to receive a 2005 
Prudential Spirit of Community Award in recognition of her 
exemplary volunteer efforts; and
	WHEREAS, Sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership 
with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, these 
awards honor a middle school and high school youth from each state 
for outstanding acts of volunteerism; this year, more than 20,000 
students nationwide were considered for these awards, and honorees 
received $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and a trip to 
Washington, D.C., where 10 are to be named America's top youth 
volunteers for 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. DeForde, who was diagnosed with a bleeding 
problem at the age of seven, has sought to raise public awareness 
about health issues; she developed an idea to give out backpacks and 
hip packs with pharmaceutical samples and pillows with an 
embroidered logo on them; and
	WHEREAS, The future of the State of Texas, the strength of our 
communities, and the overall vitality of American society depend, 
in great measure, on the dedication of young people who, like Ms. 
DeForde, use their considerable talents and resources to serve 
others; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Grace DeForde for receiving a 
Prudential Spirit of Community Award and extend to her sincere best 
wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. DeForde as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.