84R12728 KSM-D
 
  By: Muñoz, Jr. H.R. No. 1169
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Karla Espinosa of Mission has been named a
  Distinguished Finalist in the 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community
  Awards program, earning recognition as one of the top youth
  volunteers in Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National
  Association of Secondary School Principals, the Spirit of Community
  Awards has worked for two decades to honor young people in middle
  school and high school who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment
  to serving their communities; this year, more than 30,000 teens
  from across the nation were considered for recognition; and
         WHEREAS, A 17-year-old senior at Sharyland High School,
  Ms. Espinosa founded the Driving for Wishes Golf Classic, sponsored
  by Texas National Bank, in September 2014; in addition to promoting
  the event, she recruited volunteers and supporters, and her efforts
  helped to raise more than $73,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation;
  and
         WHEREAS, Karla Espinosa has demonstrated remarkable
  initiative and determination in the pursuit of a worthy goal, and
  this outstanding young Texan is a source of inspiration to all who
  are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Karla Espinosa on her selection as
  a Distinguished Finalist in the 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community
  Awards and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success
  in all her future endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Espinosa as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.