By Moreno                                              H.R. No. 606

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

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

 1-2     extend sincere best wishes to President Bill Clinton for a quick

 1-3     and complete recovery from his recent accident; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Although this unfortunate incident has forced the

 1-5     president to rely on crutches and a wheelchair for mobility, his

 1-6     knee injury has undoubtedly helped to make him more aware of the

 1-7     many difficulties that physically challenged individuals face each

 1-8     and every day; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, An array of obstacles, from staircases to narrow

1-10     hallways or steep inclines, continually confront millions of

1-11     disabled Americans; routine activities such as getting out of bed

1-12     in the morning and getting dressed cannot be taken for granted by

1-13     the physically challenged; and

1-14           WHEREAS, Witnessing President Clinton using a catering

1-15     vehicle to board Air Force One has further emphasized the need for

1-16     suitable access to public and private modes of transportation for

1-17     people with physical disabilities; perhaps this incident will

1-18     hasten changes within the transportation industry and provide these

1-19     individuals with the comfort and convenience they both need and

1-20     deserve; and

1-21           WHEREAS, The president has established a temporary, though

1-22     enduring, bond with these citizens, and by experiencing their

1-23     plight firsthand, he has certainly gained a unique perspective into

1-24     the world of the many courageous people who must continually cope

 2-1     with their various difficulties; now, therefore, be it

 2-2           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-3     Legislature hereby extend to President Bill Clinton sincere best

 2-4     wishes for a speedy and full recovery from his recent surgery and

 2-5     know that this experience will result in a positive effect on the

 2-6     lives of America's physically challenged citizens; and, be it

 2-7     further

 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-9     prepared for President Clinton as an expression of highest regard

2-10     by the Texas House of Representatives.