SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 396
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great
pleasure in recognizing El Paso student Joella Methola, who
recently received a 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Award for
her exemplary volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, This conscientious 12-year-old is among nine
other Distinguished Finalists in Texas this year; nationwide,
more than 28,000 young people participated in this year's
program, which is designed to encourage and acknowledge good
works by America's youths; and
WHEREAS, Despite her age, Joella has already established a
track record as a volunteer; since 2011, the eighth-grader has
helped raise more than $13,000 for worthy causes, including
relief efforts on behalf of Haitian earthquake victims; and
WHEREAS, Joella is also a diligent servant in her hometown
of El Paso; she serves on the board of her student council at
Saint Pius X School and is currently the secretary for the National
Junior Honor Society; in between all these activities, she finds time
to mentor and tutor other youths in her community; and
WHEREAS, For her generosity, Joella received an engraved
bronze medallion; these annual honors are sponsored by
Prudential Financial, Incorporated, in partnership with the
National Association of Secondary School Principals; and
WHEREAS, Such national honors remind us that the success
and vitality of our communities, our state, and our nation depend
in great measure on the dedication of young people like Joella;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Joella Methola as a
Distinguished Finalist in the 18th annual Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards and extend to her sincere best wishes in all her
future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Joella as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Rodriguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate