SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 325
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Christina Hooks, who has been named one of the top
  youth volunteers in Texas for 2009 and a Distinguished Finalist
  by the 14th annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program;
  and
         WHEREAS, These prestigious awards honor young people
  across America for outstanding volunteer service to their
  communities; the awards program is conducted by Prudential
  Financial in partnership with the National Association of
  Secondary School Principals with the support of numerous
  national youth, service, and professional organizations; and
         WHEREAS, Christina is a senior at Westlake High School in
  Austin; she is being recognized for her efforts in working with a
  group of nine girls over the last seven years, volunteering and
  raising funds for animal rescue facilities and habitat
  preserves; for the last three years she has also volunteered at a
  camp for disabled children; and
         WHEREAS, Young people in public and private middle schools
  and high schools and in community organizations such as Girl
  Scout councils and American Red Cross chapters were eligible for
  the awards; their selection was based on criteria that included
  personal initiative, creativity, effort, and impact; and
         WHEREAS, Christina is an excellent representative of the
  fine young people in our state and our nation who work
  unselfishly for the betterment of their communities, and she is
  truly worthy of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby commend Christina Hooks for her commitment
  to volunteerism and service to her community and extend to her
  congratulations on being named a 2009 Prudential Spirit of
  Community Awards Distinguished Finalist; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 
  Watson
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 2, 2009.
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate