SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 325
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Christina Hooks, who has been named one of the top
youth volunteers in Texas for 2009 and a Distinguished Finalist
by the 14th annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program;
and
WHEREAS, These prestigious awards honor young people
across America for outstanding volunteer service to their
communities; the awards program is conducted by Prudential
Financial in partnership with the National Association of
Secondary School Principals with the support of numerous
national youth, service, and professional organizations; and
WHEREAS, Christina is a senior at Westlake High School in
Austin; she is being recognized for her efforts in working with a
group of nine girls over the last seven years, volunteering and
raising funds for animal rescue facilities and habitat
preserves; for the last three years she has also volunteered at a
camp for disabled children; and
WHEREAS, Young people in public and private middle schools
and high schools and in community organizations such as Girl
Scout councils and American Red Cross chapters were eligible for
the awards; their selection was based on criteria that included
personal initiative, creativity, effort, and impact; and
WHEREAS, Christina is an excellent representative of the
fine young people in our state and our nation who work
unselfishly for the betterment of their communities, and she is
truly worthy of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Christina Hooks for her commitment
to volunteerism and service to her community and extend to her
congratulations on being named a 2009 Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards Distinguished Finalist; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 2, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate