R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, In August 1997, Mark Thomas Ramsay, the son of 1-2 Representative Thomas Donald Ramsay and Laurie Manning Ramsay, 1-3 graduated from Baylor University, and, in recognition of this 1-4 auspicious event, it is indeed fitting that we recognize this 1-5 remarkable young Texan for his many accomplishments; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A vital and valued member of the student body at 1-7 Baylor, Mr. Ramsay lent his time and talents to a number of campus 1-8 groups, for he was a founding member of the Baylor Ash Society and 1-9 also served on the Baylor Transfer Council; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Mr. Ramsay's wide range of interests and abilities 1-11 also led him to pursue an active involvement in the school's 1-12 athletic programs, and he was president and manager of the Baylor 1-13 Men's Club soccer team during the 1994-1995 season; additionally, 1-14 he volunteered his services to the Waco/Big Twelve Development 1-15 Committee; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Even as a high school student, Mr. Ramsay 1-17 demonstrated an exceptional flair for entrepreneurship, starting 1-18 and operating his own retail business in Mount Vernon, and his 1-19 bachelor's degree in accounting marks the opening of a new chapter 1-20 in his professional life; possessed of a keen work ethic, 1-21 Mr. Ramsay took numerous jobs in his time at Baylor, and the 1-22 dedication and drive he demonstrated throughout his academic career 1-23 will no doubt continue to characterize all his endeavors; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Mark Thomas Ramsay is a young man of great poise and 2-1 promise, and he has enriched the lives of all those fortunate 2-2 enough to know him; possessed of singular gifts, this talented 2-3 Texan is truly worthy of special praise and recognition; now, 2-4 therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby congratulate Mark Thomas Ramsay on his 2-7 graduation from Baylor University and extend to him sincere best 2-8 wishes for continued success and happiness in the future; and, be 2-9 it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for Mr. Ramsay as an expression of high regard by the 2-12 Texas House of Representatives. Ramsay _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 860 was adopted by the House on May 9, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House