SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 589
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Samantha Cipriano on the occasion of the statewide
commemoration of the Month of the Military Child, which is being
celebrated in April, 2009; and
WHEREAS, As part of the celebration, the Texas Senate
Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations
sponsored an Art and Poetry Contest for children whose parents
are current or recent members of the military forces; Samantha
was selected a winner in the poetry contest; she is an 11th-grade
student at Robert M. Shoemaker High School in Fort Hood, and her
poetry will remain on display at the State Capitol throughout the
legislative session; and
WHEREAS, The Month of the Military Child was established in
1986 to honor the importance of the children whose parents serve
our nation in the armed forces; and
WHEREAS, Military children face unique challenges as they
grow up in a military family; over the course of a military career
the average family moves nine times, forcing a young person to
change schools and say goodbye to friends and familiar faces, and
long overseas deployments also present special difficulties for
children and parents; and
WHEREAS, Samantha has faced these challenges with courage
and composure, providing her parents with steadfast support as
they fulfill their duty in service to our nation; her resilience
and self-confidence are truly deserving of recognition as we
celebrate the Month of the Military Child; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Samantha Cipriano on her important
role in maintaining the morale of our armed forces while meeting
the unique challenges of the military way of life; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte Van de Putte
Van de Putte
Averitt Harris Seliger Averitt Harris Seliger
Averitt Harris Seliger
Carona Hegar Shapiro Carona Hegar Shapiro
Carona Hegar Shapiro
Davis Hinojosa Shapleigh Davis Hinojosa Shapleigh
Davis Hinojosa Shapleigh
Deuell Huffman Uresti Deuell Huffman Uresti
Deuell Huffman Uresti
Duncan Jackson Watson Duncan Jackson Watson
Duncan Jackson Watson
Ellis Lucio Wentworth Ellis Lucio Wentworth
Ellis Lucio Wentworth
Eltife Nelson West Eltife Nelson West
Eltife Nelson West
Estes Nichols Whitmire Estes Nichols Whitmire
Estes Nichols Whitmire
Fraser Ogden Williams Fraser Ogden Williams
Fraser Ogden Williams
Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini
Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 7, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Van de Putte
Averitt Harris Seliger
Carona Hegar Shapiro
Davis Hinojosa Shapleigh
Deuell Huffman Uresti
Duncan Jackson Watson
Ellis Lucio Wentworth
Eltife Nelson West
Estes Nichols Whitmire
Fraser Ogden Williams
Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini