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