SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 237

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Texas Teen Court participants and to welcome them to 
the State Capitol on February 28, 2005; and

	WHEREAS, Teen courts are run by teenagers for teenagers to 
provide continuing education and training for the participants, 
to foster civic engagement in young people, and to reduce 
juvenile crime; and

	WHEREAS, Teen Court programs provide community restitution 
for teens with Class C misdemeanors such as traffic or other 
minor offenses; teenage volunteers run the courts, acting as 
bailiffs, attorneys, clerks, and jurors; most volunteers are 
students who hope to study law or are extremely interested in the 
legislative process; and

	WHEREAS, The Teen Court participants are visiting the 
Supreme Court, the Secretary of State's office, and the
State Capitol to learn about the legislative process; these 
dedicated volunteers perform a valuable service to our communities 
and to our state and are truly worthy of legislative recognition; 
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby welcome Teen Court participants to the 
Capitol and honor them for their contributions to the State of Texas; 
and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                   Shapiro, West




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 28, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate