SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 370

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Grace DeForde of Friendswood, 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 Friendswood Junior High School, 
Grace will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an 
all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., where she will 
participate in a number of events as a State Honoree; and
	WHEREAS, For the past two years, Grace has filled "goodie 
bags" with pharmaceutical samples and has sewn keepsake pillows 
to distribute at a retreat for women with bleeding and clotting 
disorders; and
	WHEREAS, Grace DeForde has shown by example that she embodies
the true spirit of giving to the community, and her work will 
undoubtedly have a positive influence on the lives of others; and
	WHEREAS, Grace 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 Grace DeForde 
on her selection as a State Honoree for 2005 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 
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 14, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate