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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 321
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Grant Allen of Grand Saline, who has been named one of |
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Texas' top youth volunteers for 2007 by the Prudential Spirit of |
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Community Awards program; and |
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WHEREAS, Prudential Financial, in partnership with the |
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National Association of Secondary School Principals, presents |
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these awards annually to honor young people across the nation for |
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outstanding volunteerism and community service; now in its 12th |
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year, the program is the country's largest youth recognition |
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program based solely on volunteer service; and |
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WHEREAS, A senior at Grand Saline High School, Grant |
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initiated a project to soundproof three band hall practice |
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rooms at his school; he collected supplies and donations for |
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the project and recruited volunteers from all over the community |
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to assist him, and the undertaking was completed over three |
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weekends; and |
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WHEREAS, The success and vitality of our communities, our |
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state, and our American society depends in great measure upon the |
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dedication of young people like Grant, who use their time and |
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considerable talents to serve others; and |
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WHEREAS, Grant has shown by his example that he understands |
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the value of giving to the community, and he is truly deserving of |
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recognition for his initiative and dedication; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby congratulate Grant Allen on being |
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selected as one of our state's top youth volunteers and extend to |
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him best wishes for success in all his future endeavors; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Deuell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 26, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |