TITLE: Commending Brittany Harris of Friendswood for her efforts to secure clean water for an African village.

SUMMARY: Commending Brittany Harris of Friendswood for her efforts to secure clean water for an African village.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Brittany Harris, whose selfless efforts have facilitated the purchase of four water wells in Africa; and WHEREAS, Brittany is a fifth grader from Friendswood who exhibits a humanitarian spirit beyond her years; the Windsong Intermediate School student has spent the past three holiday seasons baking cakes, pies, and other items for a fund-raiser she envisioned after learning of clean-water shortages in other countries; and WHEREAS, Her brainchild, "Brittany's Dream," has become an outstanding annual project involving her friends, family, and teachers; the yearly proceeds have twice exceeded the $2,600 necessary to finance a traditional well, which produces 600 gallons daily and provides safe water supplies for an entire village in Africa; and WHEREAS, Originally inspired by a concert and a lesson about Martin Luther King, Jr., this generous fifth grader has devoted her holiday seasons to giving, rather than receiving; the laudable success of her last fund-raiser resulted in the purchase of two wells in one year; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Brittany Harris for her tireless efforts in securing clean water supplies for struggling communities; 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. Taylor President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 4, 2013.