SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 275

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Jacqueline Padron, who was recently named a 2005 Texas 
Youth of the Year Finalist by the Texas Alliance of Boys and Girls 
Clubs; and
	WHEREAS, Boys and Girls Clubs are neighborhood-based 
programs that address today's pressing issues and help youths to 
reach their potential as productive citizens; their goal is to 
promote a better self-image in young people and to encourage 
their community involvement and the adoption of strong moral 
values and life management skills; and
	WHEREAS, Jacqueline has been a member of the Boys and Girls 
Clubs of Edinburg for five years; a senior at Edcouch-Elsa High 
School, she is an officer in the National Honor Society and is in 
her third year as a class officer on the student council; she has 
played softball, volleyball, and basketball, and she served as a 
varsity squad cheerleader this year; and
	WHEREAS, At the Boys and Girls Club, she provides positive 
guidance and helps younger members with their homework; she has 
participated in Kellogg Leadership for Community Change and has 
volunteered for Special Olympics, beach cleanup projects, and 
food and clothes drives; her future plans include studying 
computer science or engineering at a major university; and
	WHEREAS, Jacqueline's selection as a Texas Youth of the 
Year Finalist is a tribute to her exceptional talents and her 
enthusiasm for service; she is a fine example of the many young 
people in the State of Texas who volunteer their time helping 
their communities; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate Jacqueline Padron on her 
selection as 2005 Texas Youth of the Year Finalist and extend to 
her best wishes for success in the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Hinojosa




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 1, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate