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                                                                  H.R. No. 883



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Given Kachepa, a resident of Colleyville and a 
student of Grapevine High School, has been selected to receive a 
2005 Prudential Spirit of Community Award in recognition of his 
exemplary volunteer efforts; and
	WHEREAS, Sponsored by The Prudential Insurance Company of 
America 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, Mr. Kachepa, who fell victim to the malevolence of 
modern-day human traffickers in his native Zambia, has become an 
effective advocate for victims of human trafficking; he has 
determinedly sought to raise public awareness through interviews 
with the news media and by sharing his horrific experiences at 
conferences and seminars and with local and national law 
enforcement agencies; and
	WHEREAS, This resolute young man has also worked in support 
of legislation that facilitates the prosecution of traffickers; 
during the 78th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, he 
testified before the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence, and 
his moving personal account helped to secure the passage of a 
strengthened state law relating to human trafficking and forced 
labor in the State of Texas; 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 Mr. 
Kachepa, 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 Given Kachepa for receiving a 
Prudential Spirit of Community Award and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Kachepa as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Truitt
                                                                          Burnam

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 883 was adopted by the House on April 
7, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House