R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, R. Elaine Miller has demonstrated a deep commitment 1-2 to the Kirby community as a candidate for the city council, and her 1-3 efforts are indeed worthy of special legislative recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A democratic form of government depends on the 1-5 informed participation of its people, and foremost among the 1-6 system's participants are those dedicated men and women who are 1-7 willing to make the sacrifices necessary to take on the role of 1-8 public servant; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The demands of the electoral process are great, and 1-10 candidates may continually find their resolve threatened during the 1-11 many twists and turns of the campaign trail; yet the difficulty of 1-12 this process is rivalled only by its importance, for it is through 1-13 the vigorous and public debate about issues that the seeds of 1-14 progress are sown; and 1-15 WHEREAS, In taking on this difficult challenge, R. Elaine 1-16 Miller has joined the proud tradition of citizen leadership that 1-17 has been our nation's trademark for more than two centuries, and 1-18 she can take justifiable pride in the role that she has played in 1-19 this noble legacy; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby commend R. Elaine Miller for her exemplary civic 1-22 involvement and extend to her warmest best wishes for the future; 1-23 and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Ms. Miller as an expression of high regard by the 2-2 Texas House of Representatives. McClendon _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1153 was adopted by the House on May 30, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House