R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, On February 28, 1997, Bruce Flagg received his

 1-2     associate degree in drafting and design technology from Texas State

 1-3     Technical College-Harlingen, graduating at the top of his class,

 1-4     and this happy occasion is truly worthy of special praise and

 1-5     recognition; and

 1-6           WHEREAS, A talented engineering student, Mr. Flagg

 1-7     distinguished himself among his classmates by maintaining a grade

 1-8     average of 4.0, and he overcame a hearing disability to make this

 1-9     achievement all the more impressive; and

1-10           WHEREAS, His outstanding academic record is characteristic of

1-11     his pursuit of excellence in his education, and he also graduated

1-12     from the National Technical Institute for the Deaf with a 4.0

1-13     average, receiving a degree in applied computer technology from

1-14     that institution; and

1-15           WHEREAS, During the course of his studies at Harlingen,

1-16     Mr. Flagg benefited greatly from the steadfast support of his wife,

1-17     Toni Flagg Sica, who takes great pride and satisfaction in his most

1-18     recent accomplishment; now, therefore, be it

1-19           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-20     Legislature hereby congratulate Bruce Flagg on his graduation from

1-21     Texas State Technical College-Harlingen and extend to him sincere

1-22     best wishes for continued success and happiness in the future; and,

1-23     be it further

1-24           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-1     prepared for Mr. Flagg as an expression of high regard by the Texas

 2-2     House of Representatives.

                                                                       Solis

                                                                      Flores

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 489 was adopted by the House on April

         18, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House