79R9944 MW-D

By:  Straus                                                       H.R. No. 1014



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, John Heard, a resident of San Antonio and a student 
of Saint Mary's Hall, has been named a top youth volunteer for Texas 
in the 10th annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; 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 volunteer efforts; this year, more than 20,000 
students nationwide were considered for these awards, and honorees 
received a bronze medallion at a local ceremony; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Heard rebuilt 16 donated computers and then 
distributed them to community groups that could make them available 
to low-income people; he raised funds for the project, recruited 
and trained 10 volunteers, and coordinated with groups that 
benefited from the project; 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. 
Heard, 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 John Heard for being named a top 
youth volunteer in Texas for 2005 in the 10th annual  Prudential 
Spirit of Community Awards 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. Heard as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.