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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 546

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Joseph Lewright of Austin for being honored with a 
Daily Point of Light Award from the Points of Light Foundation; and
	WHEREAS, The Daily Point of Light Award honors individuals 
and volunteer groups that have made a commitment to connect 
Americans through service to help meet critical needs in their 
communities; and
	WHEREAS, In 2002, Joe began participating in Akzo Nobel's 
National Benevolence Program and persuaded Ellis and Salazar 
Body Shop to participate too; the program encourages a body shop 
to repair a damaged vehicle and donate it to a needy family; Joe 
expanded on the idea by asking vendors to donate or discount the 
automobile parts; and
	WHEREAS, Joe also worked with Head Start's Child, Incorporated,
to find a deserving family to receive the vehicle; he included the 
family's children in the presentation ceremony by giving Christmas 
presents to them as well; and
	WHEREAS, Joe challenged other establishments to donate 
their efforts and convinced five more body shops in Austin to 
take part in this exemplary program; his generous heart and 
tireless efforts have enriched many lives; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Joe Lewright for his tireless 
efforts for the betterment of his community and congratulate him 
for being selected for a Daily Point of Light Award; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 5, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate