R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Nancy S. Bohman has demonstrated a deep commitment 1-2 to the San Antonio community as a candidate for the city council, 1-3 and her efforts are indeed worthy of special legislative 1-4 recognition; 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, Nancy S. 1-17 Bohman has joined the proud tradition of citizen leadership that 1-18 has been our nation's trademark for more than two centuries, and 1-19 she can take justifiable pride in the role that she has played in 1-20 this noble legacy; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby commend Nancy S. Bohman for her exemplary civic 1-23 involvement and extend to her 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 Ms. Bohman as an expression of high regard by the 2-3 Texas House of Representatives. McClendon _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 945 was adopted by the House on May 23, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House