SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 357

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize John Heard of San Antonio, 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 junior at Saint Mary's Hall, John will receive a 
bronze medallion for qualifying as a Distinguished Finalist in 
the 10th year of the awards program; he is being honored for 
rebuilding 16 computers and distributing them to community 
groups that could make them available to low-income people; and
	WHEREAS, John Heard has shown by example that he embodies 
the true spirit of giving to the community, and he will 
undoubtedly have a positive influence on the lives of those who 
receive his computers; and
	WHEREAS, John 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 John Heard 
for his selection as one of our state's Distinguished Finalists 
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.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 10, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate