By West                                              H.C.R. No. 159

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                             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.