SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 980

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the Volunteer Center of North Texas in recognizing Collin County volunteers for their extraordinary contributions to their community; and

WHEREAS, Ann Boswell, a long-standing volunteer from Plano, received the Andre Davidson Spirit of Volunteerism Award for her hard work and her achievements exemplifying the passion, enthusiasm, and spirit of volunteerism; and

WHEREAS, William Fell was honored in the civic and community leadership award for educating and enforcing handicapped parking laws, and Cara Mendelsohn, president of the Huffman Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association, received the education award; the humanitarian award was given to Carol Wilson with Frisco Family Service for her longtime volunteerism; and Chelsea Anderson of Murphy received the youth volunteer award for her work with children through Child Protective Services; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer awards were also presented to groups; the facilitators of the Journey of Hope Grief Support Center received the civic and community leadership award for their grief counseling for children, Parents Helping Teachers, a group of Mendenhall Elementary School parents, received the education award for assisting teachers with students who have limited English skills, and the Collin County Meals on Wheels volunteers received the humanitarian award for their work with homebound senior citizens; and

WHEREAS, Cub Scout Pack 200 in Plano received the youth group volunteer award for completing several beautification projects; Alcatel-Lucent of Plano received the large business volunteer award for its work with the Susan G. Komen Foundation; and La Lique Salon received the small business volunteer award for its contributions to several charitable events; and

WHEREAS, These volunteers have given generously of their time, energy, and resources to make a difference in the lives of others; they are indeed appreciated for their kindness and generosity; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby congratulate the recipients of the Volunteer Center of North Texas' Collin County volunteerism awards and commend them for their selfless service; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of appreciation from the Texas Senate. Shapiro

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 7, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate