SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 693
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Randell Keith Resneder, founder and executive director
  of Disability Awareness Programs of Texas, on the occasion of
  Disability Awareness Week, which is being observed April 10
  through 16, 2011; and
         WHEREAS, The work of Disability Awareness Programs of
  Texas has its origin in the work Mr. Resneder began when he was a
  high school student in California in 1988; a newly transplanted
  Texan with cerebral palsy, he proposed an awareness week to the
  school's student body; his proposal was accepted, and the first
  disability awareness week was held in May of 1989; and
         WHEREAS, Disability Awareness Programs of Texas continues
  to grow as a nonprofit organization and assists other individuals
  and groups with referral services; its mission is to advance the
  understanding of people with different abilities by establishing
  partnerships with other agencies and acting as an educational
  resource to the community; and
         WHEREAS, Disability Awareness Week is observed by the
  organization each year in spring with a number of activities,
  including disability simulations, obstacle courses, resources
  for parents, curriculum for schools, and special activities for
  children with disabilities; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Resneder earned a bachelor of science degree
  from the University of North Texas and a master of education
  degree in instructional technology from Texas Tech University;
  he has served as a backup pastor, a university instructor, and a
  computer consultant and webmaster; in all his activities, he has
  truly fostered awareness of the abilities of persons with
  disabilities; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby commend Randell Keith Resneder for his
  dedication and commitment to helping others and extend to him
  best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Duncan
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 5, 2011.
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate