SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1063

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Charles Anthony "Tony" Reyes, who has been selected as Youth of the Year by the United States Border Patrol; and

WHEREAS, A senior at John B. Alexander High School, Tony has set a stellar example for others to follow during his high school career; he maintained the number one class ranking for four years; and

WHEREAS, Tony is a three-year member of the National Honor Society and has won many awards at University Interscholastic League meets for number sense, mathematics, and journalism; an outstanding musician, he has been a trumpet section leader in the John B. Alexander High School Band and has been named to all-region, all-district, and all-area in mariachi, jazz, and band; and

WHEREAS, He has been active in community and civic affairs, participating in the Shattered Dreams event to prevent impaired driving, tutoring at South Texas Educational Services, and performing at festivals and community celebrations with a mariachi band; he truly deserves acknowledgement for his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Charles Anthony Reyes for his many accomplishments and extend congratulations to him on being selected as Youth of the Year by the United States Border Patrol; and, be it further

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

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 18, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate