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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Claudia Favela of Spring has been recognized as one |
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of the top young volunteers in Texas with her selection as a |
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Distinguished Finalist in the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community |
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Awards program; and |
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WHEREAS, Created by Prudential Financial and the National |
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Association of Secondary School Principals in 1995, the Spirit of |
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Community Awards honor middle and high school students who |
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demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to serving their |
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communities; more than 29,000 teens from across the nation |
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participated in this year's program; and |
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WHEREAS, A senior at Klein High School, Ms. Favela |
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established and leads a community outreach team that is dedicated |
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to raising awareness of childhood cancer; the group provides |
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mentoring services, organizes social events for patients, raises |
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money for research, and educates the public about childhood cancer; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Claudia Favela's outstanding efforts have greatly |
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benefited young cancer patients and their families, and her |
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remarkable initiative and compassion make her a fitting recipient |
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of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Claudia Favela on her selection as |
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a Distinguished Finalist in the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community |
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Awards program and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued |
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success with her important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Favela as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |