SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 835

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Ryan Reyes of Laredo, who was selected by the United States
Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol as the 2005 Youth of the 
Year for his exemplary contributions to his school and his community
and his dedication to his studies; and
	WHEREAS, The youth recognition program is sponsored by the 
United States Border Patrol Laredo Sector, State Senator
Judith Zaffirini, KGNS-TV and local pediatrician Dr. Sara Campos; 
and
	WHEREAS, Ryan is a graduating senior at J. B. Alexander 
High School; he was the Youth of the Month for April and was 
selected Youth of the Year from among Laredo's most outstanding 
young people for his academic achievements, his community 
involvement and his determination to succeed; and
	WHEREAS, Ryan earned the highest grade point average in his 
class; he has played with his school's mariachi, jazz and 
symphonic bands for four years and was invited to participate in 
the Sound of America European Concert; he participates in many 
community activities, including performing at special events and 
volunteering to help with toy drives and at nursing homes and his 
church; and
	WHEREAS, His goal is to earn a degree in chemistry at
The University of Texas at Austin and to attend the university's 
dental school in Houston; he intends to specialize in oral and 
maxillofacial surgery and to work with children with facial 
deformities; and
	WHEREAS, It is indeed a pleasure for the Texas Senate to 
recognize this fine young man for his many contributions to his 
community and his outstanding scholarly accomplishments; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Ryan Reyes for his exceptional 
achievements and congratulate him on his selection as Laredo's 
Youth of the Year; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 13, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate