80R21255 JGH-D

By: Deshotel H.R. No. 2535

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, In recognition of her outstanding volunteer service, Kristina Lindsey received a 2007 Young Jefferson Award for Public Service at a ceremony held at Lamar University in Beaumont on March 6, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1972 by the American Institute for Public Service, the awards are presented both nationally and locally, with the local awards honoring ordinary people for performing extraordinary service without expectation of reward; the awards for southeast Texas have been sponsored since 1990 by the Beaumont Enterprise, which selected 11 volunteers this year out of 50 nominations; and

WHEREAS, A student at Monsignor Kelly High School, Ms. Lindsey has been involved with the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life for four years, serving for the past two years as a student director; and

WHEREAS, Crowned Texas Pecan Queen in 2004, she initiated the Project Love holiday greeting card program for residents of Magnolia Manor Nursing Residence; her other service to her community includes teaching a religious education class at St. Catherine's Church in Port Arthur and acting as president of her school's Students Against Destructive Decisions suicide prevention program; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Lindsey has given selflessly of her time and energy to benefit her fellow citizens, and it is indeed fitting that she be recognized with this notable honor; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kristina Lindsey on her selection as a recipient of a 2007 Young Jefferson Award by the Beaumont Enterprise and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Lindsey as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.