By Dukes                                         H.R. No. 106

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to

 1-2     welcome students visiting the State Capitol today from Austin's

 1-3     Walnut Creek Elementary School; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, On the heels of Governor George W. Bush's State of

 1-5     the State address, and with the 75th Legislative Session underway,

 1-6     the Capitol is abuzz with activity and offers these young people a

 1-7     chance to see their state government functioning at its dynamic

 1-8     best; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, To aid in their study of Texas' exciting history,

1-10     this group of energetic fourth-graders will have the opportunity to

1-11     avail themselves of the Capitol Complex's superb educational

1-12     resources; the outstanding collection of art and documentation

1-13     housed in this celebrated edifice provides an exceptional source of

1-14     information for those interested in the chronicles of this vast and

1-15     varied region; and

1-16           WHEREAS, The historic Capitol, with its impressive rotunda

1-17     and distinctive pink granite facade, is an ideal setting for young

1-18     and old alike to discover the rich heritage that is Texas and to

1-19     gain insight into the workings of our state legislature, and the

1-20     members of this chamber are pleased to commemorate this worthwhile

1-21     visit; now, therefore, be it

1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-23     Legislature hereby welcome the fourth-grade students of Walnut

1-24     Creek Elementary School and encourage them to embrace the long and

 2-1     fascinating history of the Lone Star State and to continue in their

 2-2     quest toward achieving a better understanding of the important role

 2-3     that our state government plays in the lives of all Texans.