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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 389
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Catherine Flores of San Antonio, who has been named one |
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of the top youth volunteers in Texas for 2007 by the Prudential |
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Spirit of 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 Saint Mary's Hall, Catherine created a |
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dance program for young girls living as wards of the state at |
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Saint Peter-Saint Joseph Children's Home; she teaches the class |
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twice a month to help the girls find pride and confidence in |
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themselves while also having fun; and |
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WHEREAS, The success and vitality of our communities, our |
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state, and our nation depend in great measure upon the dedication |
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of young people like Catherine, who use their time and talents to |
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serve others; and |
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WHEREAS, Catherine exemplifies the true spirit of giving |
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to the community; she truly deserves recognition for receiving |
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this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to |
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Catherine Flores for being recognized as one of our state's top |
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youth volunteers and extend best wishes to her in all her future |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Wentworth |
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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 March 5, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |