SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 332
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Lauren Bothwell of Harlingen, who has been named one of
the top youth volunteers in Texas for 2011 and a Distinguished
Finalist by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program; and
WHEREAS, Prudential Financial, in partnership with the
National Association of Secondary School Principals, presents
these awards annually to honor young people across the nation for
outstanding volunteerism and community service; now in its 16th
year, the program is the country's largest youth recognition
program based on volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Harlingen High School South, Lauren has
collected and distributed thousands of toys for children at Valley
Baptist Medical Center; she created Lauren's Toy Box when she was
only seven years old and has hosted a toy drive every year in order
to provide a toy to every child who is in the hospital; and
WHEREAS, The success and vitality of our communities, our
state, and our American society depend in great measure upon the
dedication of young people like Lauren, who use their time and
talents to serve others; and
WHEREAS, Lauren has shown by her example that she
personifies the true spirit of giving to the community; she is
truly deserving of congratulations on receiving this prestigious
honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Lauren Bothwell for her commitment
to service and volunteerism in her community and extend to her
best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate