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.