TITLE: Congratulating Alec Sanchez of McGregor for receiving a 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Certificate of Excellence and a President's Volunteer Service Award.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Alec Sanchez of McGregor for receiving a 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Certificate of Excellence and a President's Volunteer Service Award.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Alec Sanchez of McGregor has received a 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Certificate of Excellence and a President's Volunteer Service Award for his innovative community service program; and WHEREAS, A senior at Midway High School and captain of the swim team, Mr. Sanchez created Adaptive Aquatics, a swimming and water safety program for autistic children, which he teaches at the Doris Miller Family YMCA in Waco; he designed the curriculum, solicited families of autistic children through the Heart of Texas Autism Network, and later sought feedback from parents to help improve the program; and WHEREAS, Prudential Spirit of Community Certificates of Excellence are awarded to the top 10 percent of Prudential Spirit of Community Award applicants in each state, and the President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals for contributing a certain number of service hours over the course of a year; Mr. Sanchez also earned the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Central Texas Association of Fundraising Professionals in November 2010; and WHEREAS, The son of Carlos and Sandra Sanchez, this exemplary young Texan is a member of the National Honor Society and the Midway High Spanish club, and he is in the top 20 percent of his senior class; in addition, he attends Harris Creek Baptist Church and is active in Young Life; and WHEREAS, Alec Sanchez has made a positive difference in the lives of area children with his generosity, compassion, and creative vision, and he is a source of great pride to his family and community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Alec Sanchez for receiving a 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Certificate of Excellence and a President's Volunteer Service Award and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Sanchez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1913 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House