R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, March 9, 1997, was indeed a special day for Carl and

 1-2     Bonnie Elder of San Antonio, for on that day they became the proud

 1-3     parents of a beautiful daughter, Marissa Brooke Elder; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Marissa was born at Methodist Women's and Children's

 1-5     Hospital at 2:35 a.m. weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and measuring

 1-6     19-1/2 inches in length; and

 1-7           WHEREAS, Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Elder have

 1-8     been privileged to share their jubilation and excitement as they

 1-9     have welcomed this precious baby girl into their family; and

1-10           WHEREAS, Blessed with personality, charm, and a proud Lone

1-11     Star birthright that will follow her wherever she goes, this fine

1-12     young Texan has indeed brightened the lives of everyone around her,

1-13     and she is a tremendous source of joy and delight to her family and

1-14     many new admirers; now, therefore, be it

1-15           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-16     Legislature hereby officially welcome Marissa Brooke Elder as a new

1-17     citizen of Texas and extend sincere congratulations to Carl and

1-18     Bonnie Elder on the birth of their beloved daughter; and, be it

1-19     further

1-20           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

1-21     prepared for Marissa and her parents as an expression of high

1-22     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                   McClendon

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 934 was adopted by the House on May

         23, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House