R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, March 30, 1997, was indeed a special day for Patrick

 1-2     and Kristi Francis, for on that day they became the parents of

 1-3     their first child, Joseph Callaway Francis; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Joseph Callaway was born at Seton Medical Center in

 1-5     Austin at 11:30 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and measuring

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

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

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

 1-9     have welcomed this darling baby boy into their family; and

1-10           WHEREAS, Blessed with personality and charm, this fine young

1-11     Texan has indeed brightened the lives of everyone around him, and

1-12     he is a tremendous source of joy and delight to his family and many

1-13     new admirers; now, therefore, be it

1-14           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-15     Legislature hereby officially welcome Joseph Callaway Francis as a

1-16     new citizen of Texas and extend sincere congratulations to Patrick

1-17     and Kristi Francis on the birth of their beloved son; and, be it

1-18     further

1-19           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

1-20     prepared for Joseph Callaway and his parents as an expression of

1-21     high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                     Gallego

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 956 was adopted by the House on May

         23, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House