By: Cain S.R. No. 474 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The community of Tawakoni has opened its heart to 1-3 one of its young residents, eight-year-old Melissa Hopson, who was 1-4 recently diagnosed as having the earliest stages of cancer of the 1-5 bone marrow; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Her doctors are recommending a bone marrow 1-7 transplant for this charming second-grade student at D. C. Cannon 1-8 Elementary School that offers her a splendid chance for recovery; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, Popular among her classmates and teachers, the 1-11 beloved youngster has always been a source of joy and pride to 1-12 her family; she is always bright and cheerful; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Blessed with a friendly disposition and warm 1-14 nature, Melissa is cherished by her many friends; she has an 1-15 outgoing personality paired with a wholehearted interest in 1-16 everything she pursues; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Her optimistic outlook and positive approach 1-18 have been a source of strength and pride to her family; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Melissa's neighbors and friends have scheduled 1-20 several fundraisers and a blood drive, and a bank account has 1-21 been set up named the Melissa Hopson Medical Fund to help offset 1-22 medical costs; already over $5,000 have been raised; and 1-23 WHEREAS, The brave young girl with the enchanting smile 2-1 has just begun to experience what true community means as the 2-2 whole town rallies around her; and 2-3 WHEREAS, The outpouring of help, love, and support for 2-4 Melissa should show her that she is very dear to all those in 2-5 her community; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 74th Legislature, hereby extend its best wishes to Melissa Hopson 2-8 for a speedy recovery; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-10 her as a token of the high esteem of the Texas Senate. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 President of the Senate 2-13 I hereby certify that the above 2-14 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-15 on March 20, 1995. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate