SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 306
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Given Kachepa of Colleyville, who has been named one of 
Texas' top two youth volunteers for 2005 by the Prudential Spirit 
of Community Awards program; and
	WHEREAS, The awards, presented annually by Prudential 
Financial in partnership with the National Association of 
Secondary School Principals, 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 Grapevine High School, Given will 
receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an 
all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., where he will 
participate in a number of events as a State Honoree; and
	WHEREAS, Drawing upon his own experience as a victim, Given 
has become an effective advocate for victims of human trafficking, 
and he has worked hard to educate the public about the dangers of 
traffickers; and
	WHEREAS, Given Kachepa has shown by example that he embodies 
the true spirit of courage and of giving back to the community, and 
his work will undoubtedly have a positive influence on people 
throughout our state and nation; and
	WHEREAS, Given has earned the admiration of his peers, his 
community, and his state, and he is truly deserving of the honor 
bestowed on him; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to Given Kachepa 
on his selection as a State Honoree for 2005 in the Prudential 
Spirit of Community Awards program and extend best wishes to him 
in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Brimer




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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