HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, January 1, 1997, marked not only the beginning of a 1-2 new year but also the beginning of a new family, for on that day, 1-3 Wyatt Wade and Lori Leanne Bennington welcomed their daughter 1-4 Baylee Ryan Bennington into their home and into their hearts; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born December 30, 1996, Miss Bennington was 1-6 undoubtedly the greatest gift her parents received during the 1-7 holiday season, and they look forward to celebrating many more 1-8 milestones and achievements with this special little girl; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Gary and Vonda Bennington of Temple and 1-10 Representative G. E. "Buddy" West and Shirley West of Odessa are 1-11 taking particular pleasure in Baylee Ryan's arrival, for as 1-12 grandparents, they share a very meaningful and deep bond with her 1-13 that will stay with her throughout her life; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The arrival of a child is perhaps the greatest joy 1-15 in life, not only for the lucky family but for the community as 1-16 well, and the Texas Legislature is privileged to join the Odessa 1-17 community and the Bennington and West families in celebrating the 1-18 arrival of Baylee Ryan Bennington; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 1-20 hereby welcome Baylee Ryan Bennington as a new citizen of the Lone 1-21 Star State and extend to her warmest best wishes for success and 1-22 happiness in the future; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-24 prepared for Miss Bennington as an expression of highest regard by 2-1 the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. West _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 159 was adopted by the House on April 11, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 159 was adopted by the Senate on May 5, 1997, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _____________________ Date _____________________ Governor