83R11283 MGR-D
 
  By: Miller of Comal H.R. No. 895
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Madison Albrecht of Boerne has been chosen as a
  finalist in the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program
  for her innovative service efforts; and
         WHEREAS, A student at Boerne--Samuel V. Champion High School,
  Ms. Albrecht is also a member of the Girl Scouts; since 2008, she
  has raised more than $21,000 to ship over 4,000 boxes of Girl Scout
  cookies to soldiers overseas, sending a poem of appreciation along
  with each box; and
         WHEREAS, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is
  presented by Prudential Financial and the National Association of
  Secondary School Principals in honor of young volunteers who have
  demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving others; Ms.
  Albrecht is part of a select group of honorees, as just 234
  individuals were named finalists throughout the country in 2013,
  the 18th year of the program's existence; and
         WHEREAS, The continued strength of our communities depends on
  the dedication of young people like Madison Albrecht, and she is a
  source of great pride to her family and school; now, therefore, be
  it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Madison Albrecht on her selection
  as a finalist in the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards and
  extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Albrecht as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.