SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 276

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Miriam Barrientos, 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, Miriam has been a member of the Boys and Girls 
Club of McAllen for six years; she is a senior at James Rowe High 
School and serves as an officer in the Fellowship of Christian 
Athletes and Future Farmers of America; she is a member of the 
National Honor Society and plays in the marching and concert 
bands; and
	WHEREAS, An active member of the Boys and Girls Clubs, 
Miriam volunteers in the Arts and Crafts Program and participates 
in community service projects, including the H-E-B Feast of 
Sharing and the City Youth Rally; she has received the 
Presidential Freedom Scholarship for Volunteer Service, and her 
future plans include studying garden design and landscape at 
Texas State University; and
	WHEREAS, Miriam'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 to help 
improve their communities; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate Miriam Barrientos on her 
selection as a 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