SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 574

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Gabriel Thomas McDowell and Drew Christian McDowell on their initiative and hard work in learning about the legislative process; and

WHEREAS, While working together in a family setting studying the state's official symbols, Gabriel and Drew, aged eight and six respectively, noted the absence of an official state cupcake; and

WHEREAS, These two determined young Texans set out to find the state's best cupcake, combining their quest with the Magnolia, Texas, Relay for Life, an all-night event whose purpose is to raise money for cancer research; and

WHEREAS, Their team, Craving a Cure, sought contestants from bakeries, cupcakeries, and individual bakers across the state and received more than 300 donated cupcakes, with 20 different flavors entered in the bake-off in service of this worthy cause; and

WHEREAS, Gabriel and Drew are truly deserving of recognition for their perseverance and their hard work, not only in raising money for cancer research, but in their pursuit of knowledge about the legislative process in our state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Gabriel Thomas McDowell and Drew Christian McDowell on their initiative and resolve and extend to them best wishes for continued success in their quest for knowledge; and, be it further

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

Williams

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 28, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate