R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Oscar L. Vicks has demonstrated a deep commitment to

 1-2     the San Antonio community as a candidate for the city council, and

 1-3     his efforts are indeed worthy of special legislative recognition;

 1-4     and

 1-5           WHEREAS, A democratic form of government depends on the

 1-6     informed participation of its people, and foremost among the

 1-7     system's participants are those dedicated men and women who are

 1-8     willing to make the sacrifices necessary to take on the role of

 1-9     public servant; and

1-10           WHEREAS, The demands of the electoral process are great, and

1-11     candidates may continually find their resolve threatened during the

1-12     many twists and turns of the campaign trail; yet the difficulty of

1-13     this process is rivalled only by its importance, for it is through

1-14     the vigorous and public debate about issues that the seeds of

1-15     progress are sown; and

1-16           WHEREAS, In taking on this difficult challenge, Oscar L.

1-17     Vicks has joined the proud tradition of citizen leadership that has

1-18     been our nation's trademark for more than two centuries, and he can

1-19     take justifiable pride in the role that he has played in this noble

1-20     legacy; now, therefore, be it

1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-22     Legislature hereby commend Oscar L. Vicks for his exemplary civic

1-23     involvement and extend to him warmest best wishes for the future;

1-24     and, be it further

 2-1           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-2     prepared for Mr. Vicks as an expression of high regard by the Texas

 2-3     House of Representatives.

                                                                   McClendon

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 940 was adopted by the House on May

         23, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House