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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 827

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize William Anton "Andy" Kruft for his exceptional service 
to his country; and
	WHEREAS, Andy is serving in Afghanistan with the United States
Agency for International Development and has shown his enthusiasm
and love for that country and its people by organizing campaigns 
to send packages filled with school supplies, toys, and clothes 
from the United States; and
	WHEREAS, With an aptitude for foreign languages and a love 
of other cultures, Andy was awarded a four-year Reserve Officers' 
Training Corps scholarship at the University of California at 
Berkeley and graduated with a bachelor's degree in German; he was 
commissioned on May 22, 1992, as a lieutenant in the United States
Army Reserve; and
	WHEREAS, Andy was called to active duty in the spring of 2003,
and he looked forward to the opportunity to serve in Afghanistan; 
seeing the need for continued support in that war-ravaged land at 
the end of his tour of duty, Andy joined the United States Agency 
for International Development; and
	WHEREAS, As an ambassador of goodwill, Andy's idealism and 
optimism invigorate those around him and benefit his work for the 
betterment of the Afghan people; and
	WHEREAS, Andy exemplifies the best character traits of 
Americans:  openness, tolerance, and multicultural understanding;
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend William Anton Kruft for his 
outstanding accomplishments and his altruistic efforts on behalf 
of the people of Afghanistan; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                    Van de Putte




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 9, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate