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79R10500 MMS-D
By: Truitt 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.