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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Rylea Fields of Mansfield has been named a |
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Distinguished Finalist in the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community |
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Awards program, in recognition of her work as one of the top youth |
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volunteers in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National |
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Association of Secondary School Principals, the Spirit of Community |
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Awards honor young people in middle school and high school who |
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demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to serving their |
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communities; this year, more than 29,000 teens from across the |
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nation participated in the program; and |
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WHEREAS, A freshman at Mansfield Legacy High School, |
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Ms. Fields is the founder of "Rylea's Ribbons," through which she |
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has made, donated, and sold thousands of hair ribbons to benefit a |
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variety of organizations, including local and national shelters and |
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St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital; and |
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WHEREAS, The strength and vitality of the State of Texas |
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depend, in great measure, on the initiative of young people such as |
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Rylea Fields, who use their considerable talents and resources to |
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serve others; 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 Rylea Fields on her selection as a |
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Distinguished Finalist in the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community |
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Awards program and extend to her sincere best wishes in all her |
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future endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Fields as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |