R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 17, 1997, Buck Breland will receive his 1-2 master's degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public 1-3 Affairs, and this auspicious occasion is indeed worthy of special 1-4 praise and recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A legislative assistant to State Representative Glen 1-6 Maxey, Mr. Breland has fulfilled the rigorous requirements of his 1-7 academic program even while immersed in the demanding work 1-8 environment of the legislative session, and it is a tribute to his 1-9 outstanding abilities and commitment that he has been equally 1-10 successful in both these worthy endeavors; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, 1-12 Mr. Breland has brought a remarkable range of experience to his 1-13 work at the legislature, including substantive work for the Texas 1-14 Cancer Council and the Travis County Commissioners Court, and his 1-15 astute intelligence and keen political acumen will no doubt serve 1-16 him well throughout his career; and 1-17 WHEREAS, It is the hallmark of a vibrant and flourishing 1-18 democratic society that young people of proven talent and sound 1-19 character are drawn to public service as their life's work, and by 1-20 dedicating himself to this challenging vocation, Mr. Breland has 1-21 affirmed the highest ideals of civil society even as he works to 1-22 change it for the better; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby congratulate Buck Breland on his graduation from 2-1 the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and extend to him 2-2 sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the 2-3 years to come; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Mr. Breland as an expression of high regard by the 2-6 Texas House of Representatives. Maxey _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 813 was adopted by the House on May 10, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House