SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 610

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the volunteers of Collin County and to celebrate Volunteer Day on April 21, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Volunteers play a vital role in the successful development of a community; the volunteers of Collin County have been exceptionally generous with their time, their energy, and their resources and they have made a significant difference in the lives of others; and

WHEREAS, On April 21, the Volunteer Center of North Texas will introduce the 2009 Volunteers of the Year at the Lone Star Salute!; the volunteer center is celebrating its 38th year of helping people to help others, playing matchmaker to the thousands of nonprofit organizations needing assistance and to the many volunteers who are eager to help them; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of Collin County donate immeasurable hours helping to improve the lives of others in the community in areas ranging from violence prevention to animal advocacy; the Collin County Volunteer of the Year Lone Star Salute! is an excellent occasion to express appreciation to them for their kindness and generosity; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the volunteers of Collin County for their service to their community and extend to all best wishes for a superb 28th Annual Collin County Volunteer of the Year Lone Star Salute! celebration; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to commemorate this special occasion.

Shapiro

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 14, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate