SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 301

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Katherine Kuhns of Conroe, who has been named one of 
Texas' top youth volunteers for 2005 by the Prudential Spirit 
of Community Awards program; and

	WHEREAS, Prudential Financial, in partnership with the 
National Association of Secondary School Principals, presents 
the awards annually to honor young people across America for 
outstanding volunteerism and community service; in 2005, more 
than 20,000 students nationwide were considered for the awards; 
and

	WHEREAS, A student at Conroe High School, Katherine will 
receive a bronze medallion for qualifying as a Distinguished 
Finalist in the 10th year of the awards program; she is being 
honored for her exemplary work teaching children how to properly
care for their pets through her Lending a Paw program; and

	WHEREAS, Katherine Kuhns has shown by example that she 
embodies the true spirit of giving to the community, and she will
undoubtedly have a positive influence on the young people of our 
state; and

	WHEREAS, Katherine has earned the admiration of her peers, 
her community, and her state, and she is truly deserving of the 
honor bestowed on her; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to Katherine Kuhns
for her selection as one of our state's Distinguished Finalist 
in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program and extend 
best wishes to her in all her future endeavors; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
this exemplary young lady as an expression of high regard from 
the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Williams




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 7, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate