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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 398
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Jean Paul Destarac of Tyler, who has been named one of |
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the top youth volunteers in Texas for 2009 and a Distinguished |
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Finalist by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program; |
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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 14th |
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year, the program is the country's largest youth recognition |
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program based on volunteer service; and |
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WHEREAS, A senior at Bishop T.K. Gorman Catholic High |
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School, Jean Paul raised $45,000 to pay for chemotherapy for a |
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boy in Guatemala who has cancer by selling a compact disc of his |
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saxophone playing and by soliciting donations; he has since made |
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a second compact disc and plans to donate the proceeds of its |
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sales to a Guatemalan hospital to pay for treatment for children |
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who cannot afford care; and |
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WHEREAS, The success and vitality of our communities, our |
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state, and our American society depend in great measure upon the |
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dedication of young people like Jean Paul, who use their time and |
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talents to serve others; and |
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WHEREAS, Jean Paul has shown by his example that he |
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personifies the true spirit of giving to the community; he is |
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truly deserving of congratulations on receiving this prestigious |
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honor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend Jean Paul Destarac for his |
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commitment to service and volunteerism in his community and |
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extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Nichols |
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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 10, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |