H.R. No. 2657

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Mayor's Top 100 Teens program in El Paso recognizes a diverse group of high school students each year in an effort to promote positive images of teens and to create a community that values them; and

WHEREAS, Those teens selected for the initiative have demonstrated scholastic achievement and a commitment to their education, and they have overcome significant obstacles in their lives; and

WHEREAS, Through his participation in the 2012-2013 Mayor's Top 100 Teens program, Juan Carlos Martinez has engaged in such positive activities as helping to prepare meals for community shelters and volunteering for various nonprofit organizations; he has also been involved in a number of community parades and celebrations and has given back to area citizens as part of Global Youth Service Day; in addition, he has worked to raise awareness of traffic safety and driving risks as a leader in the Teens in the Driver Seat program; and

WHEREAS, Juan Carlos Martinez has distinguished himself as an outstanding role model for his peers, and he is a source of pride to his family, school, and hometown; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor Juan Carlos Martinez for his contributions as a participant in the 2012-2013 Mayor's Top 100 Teens program and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

M. Gonzalez of El Paso

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2657 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House