By Wise                                               H.R. No. 1323

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to

 1-2     offer belated birthday wishes to Erin Duffy Wise, the lovely wife

 1-3     of our colleague Representative Miguel "Mike" D. Wise; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Born on St. Patrick's Day 1960, it is only

 1-5     appropriate that she was named in honor of the Emerald Isle, and

 1-6     Mrs. Wise undoubtedly takes great pride in this fact; and

 1-7           WHEREAS, Mrs. Wise is the mother of three children, Miguel D.

 1-8     Wise III, Mark Riborg Wise, and Zachary August Wise; in addition to

 1-9     tending to the needs of these active boys, she also faces the many

1-10     challenges inherent in being the spouse of an elected official, and

1-11     she has done so with the utmost grace and patience; and

1-12           WHEREAS, Erin Duffy Wise is an esteemed Texan who has earned

1-13     the respect and affection of all who know her, and it is indeed

1-14     appropriate that she be honored at this time; now, therefore, be it

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

1-16     Legislature hereby pay tribute to Erin Duffy Wise on the occasion

1-17     of her recent birthday and extend to her warmest best wishes for

1-18     continued success and happiness in the future; and, be it further

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

1-20     prepared for Mrs. Wise as an expression of high regard by the Texas

1-21     House of Representatives.