SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 390

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Daniel Steck of San Antonio, who has been named one of the top youth volunteers in Texas for 2007 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program; and

WHEREAS, Prudential Financial, in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, presents these awards annually to honor young people across the nation for outstanding volunteerism and community service; now in its 12th year, the program is the country's largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, A senior at Ronald Reagan High School, Daniel organized a fund-raising campaign that yielded $1,000 for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, and then worked at a shelter for families displaced by the storm; he also founded a Red Cross club at his high school that has participated in many community-service activities; and

WHEREAS, The success and vitality of our communities, our state, and our country depend in great measure upon the dedication of young people like Daniel, who use their time and talents to serve others; and

WHEREAS, Daniel personifies the true spirit of giving to the community; he truly deserves recognition for receiving this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to Daniel Steck for being recognized as one of our state's top youth volunteers and extend best wishes to him in all his future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Wentworth

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 5, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate