R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Sugar Land's Tara Lipinski recently won the 1997

 1-2     World Figure Skating Championship in Lausanne, Switzerland,

 1-3     becoming the youngest-ever world champion, and this accomplishment

 1-4     is truly deserving of special legislative recognition; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Fresh from her triumph at the 1997 U.S. National

 1-6     Championship, Ms. Lipinski dominated a strong field at the

 1-7     international event, displaying the poise, determination, and charm

 1-8     that have made her figure skating's newest star; in addition to

 1-9     walking away with the grand prize, this Philadelphia native also

1-10     grabbed a piece of history that will remain with her for the rest

1-11     of her life; and

1-12           WHEREAS, In the last year, she has vaulted to the pinnacle of

1-13     the figure skating world, and her hard work and dedication to this

1-14     demanding sport have placed her on the brink of superstardom and

1-15     made her a favorite for the 1998 Winter Olympic Games; and

1-16           WHEREAS, Although small in stature, this diminutive diva

1-17     possesses seemingly unlimited zeal and enthusiasm, and her

1-18     contagious exuberance and skillful precision have helped make her a

1-19     fan favorite wherever she performs; and

1-20           WHEREAS, Tara Lipinski has inspired the citizens of America

1-21     and Texas with her incredible abilities and her down-to-earth

1-22     sensibility, and the members of this chamber are proud to honor

1-23     this newest American heroine at this time; now, therefore, be it

1-24           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-1     Legislature hereby congratulate Tara Lipinski on winning the 1997

 2-2     World Figure Skating Championship and extend to her sincere best

 2-3     wishes for continued success and happiness in the years to come;

 2-4     and, be it further

 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-6     prepared for Ms. Lipinski as an expression of high regard by the

 2-7     Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Uher

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 761 was adopted by the House on May

         16, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House