TITLE: Congratulating Amber Litchfield of Livingston High School on her receipt of a President's Volunteer Service Award.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Amber Litchfield of Livingston High School on her receipt of a President's Volunteer Service Award.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Amber Litchfield of Livingston has received a President's Volunteer Service Award in recognition of her efforts to support U.S. military personnel abroad; and WHEREAS, The President's Volunteer Service Award honors Americans of all ages who have contributed a significant number of service hours over the course of a year; winners collect a personalized certificate, an official pin, medallion, or coin, and a congratulatory letter from the president of the United States; and WHEREAS, A senior at Livingston High School, Ms. Litchfield has volunteered more than 100 hours through the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership program; she donated her time with Families and Individuals Thanking Heroes (F.A.I.T.H.), a local nonprofit that sends care packages to members of the armed forces who are stationed overseas; in addition to her community service, she has participated in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program for four years; she plays the trombone in the Royal Brigade Band as well as the jazz band and competes at University Interscholastic League academic meets; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has demonstrated remarkable initiative, compassion, and dedication, and she is a source of great pride to her family and community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Amber Litchfield on her receipt of a President's Volunteer Service Award and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Litchfield as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White of Tyler Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1831 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House