H.R. No. 1122 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The members of this chamber are pleased to join 1-2 Rafik Kaissi in celebrating the august occasion of his 31st 1-3 birthday on May 24, 1995; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Beirut, Lebanon, Mr. Kaissi came to the 1-5 United States 10 years ago at the urging of his parents, who wanted 1-6 him to escape the strife in his homeland; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Since then, he has contributed greatly to the State 1-8 of Texas as the owner and operator of a small business in Austin, 1-9 and he became a naturalized citizen of the United States on 1-10 September 16, 1994; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Kaissi celebrated the recent milestones in his 1-12 life by purchasing a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and he will 1-13 undoubtedly enjoy exploring the state's beautiful highways and 1-14 picturesque roads on his prized "ride"; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Over the course of the past decade, Rafik Kaissi has 1-16 made many close friends here in the Lone Star State, and he has 1-17 earned their continuing respect and admiration with his hard work, 1-18 initiative, and loyalty; Mr. Kaissi is truly an outstanding 1-19 naturalized Texan, and he is most deserving of praise and 1-20 recognition on this special day; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby congratulate Rafik Kaissi on the joyous occasion 1-23 of his birthday and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued 1-24 success and happiness throughout his life; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for Mr. Kaissi as an expression of high regard by the 2-3 Texas House of Representatives.