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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A. J. Moore Academy senior Luis Maldonado has been |
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duly recognized with the 2007 Outstanding Youth Citizenship Award |
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from the Waco Rotary Club; and |
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WHEREAS, Honored for his embodiment of the Rotary Club motto |
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of "service beyond self," as well as his triumph in overcoming |
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significant obstacles, Mr. Maldonado was selected from among |
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students across McLennan County to earn this prestigious honor; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Maldonado is in the top 20 percent of his class |
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and has distinguished himself as a dedicated and civic-minded |
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citizen through his volunteer work; his efforts have included |
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helping area families file their tax returns, as well as service |
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with the Waco City Council and Waco Youth Council; and |
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WHEREAS, This accomplished young Texan is the first Hispanic |
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male to receive the Rotary accolade and the first member of his |
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family to graduate from high school; he is also a recipient of a |
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Congressional Award for Community Service from U.S. Congressman |
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Chet Edwards; and |
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WHEREAS, Luis Maldonado has achieved well-deserved |
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recognition for his efforts in behalf of others, and he may indeed |
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look ahead with optimism and anticipation toward a future bright |
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with promise; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Luis Maldonado on his receipt of |
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the Waco Rotary Club Outstanding Youth Citizenship Award and extend |
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to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Maldonado as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Anderson |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2808 was adopted by the House on May |
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26, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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