TITLE: Congratulating Sanah Jivani of Spring for being named a Distinguished Finalist in the 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Sanah Jivani of Spring for being named a Distinguished Finalist in the 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.

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WHEREAS, Sanah Jivani of Spring has been named a Distinguished Finalist in the 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, earning recognition as one of the top youth volunteers in Texas; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in middle school and high school who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; this year, more than 30,000 teens from across the nation were considered for recognition; and WHEREAS, A senior at Klein Collins High School, Ms. Jivani founded International Natural Day, a celebration of people's natural selves that seeks to affirm each person's uniqueness and to promote self-confidence; she launched the initiative after struggling with medical hair loss; determined to help others overcome similar challenges, this talented young Texan has helped to spread the message of Natural Day to schools in the United States and across the globe, and she maintains a website with encouraging stories and helpful information; and WHEREAS, Sanah Jivani has demonstrated remarkable initiative and determination in the pursuit of a selfless goal, and she is a source of inspiration to all who are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Sanah Jivani on being named a Distinguished Finalist in the 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program and extend to her sincere best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Jivani as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Riddle Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1511 was adopted by the House on April 16, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House