By Davila                                             H.R. No. 1376

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes special

 1-2     pleasure in honoring Joe Anthony Perez on the occasion of his

 1-3     graduation from the University of Chicago; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Having recently completed the requirements to

 1-5     receive a master's degree in social work, he will graduate from

 1-6     that fine institution on June 13, 1997; and

 1-7           WHEREAS, Mr. Perez is recognized by his professors and his

 1-8     fellow students to be an accomplished young man, and his

 1-9     commendable efforts have placed him at the threshold of a promising

1-10     career in his chosen field; and

1-11           WHEREAS, A world traveler, he was graduated from high school

1-12     in Japan and began his higher education at the University of

1-13     Houston, where he attained his bachelor of arts degree in

1-14     psychology in the spring of 1995; and

1-15           WHEREAS, In addition to his academic achievements, Mr. Perez

1-16     has taken an active role in the political process in Illinois and

1-17     in Texas, and while in Houston he was instrumental in the founding

1-18     of H.A.T.C.H., an organization that provides a sheltering and safe

1-19     haven for at-risk teenagers; and

1-20           WHEREAS, Attaining a master's degree is truly a notable

1-21     milestone, for it represents the culmination of years of work in

1-22     the academic arena, and in light of this achievement it is indeed

1-23     appropriate that Joe Anthony Perez receive special legislative

1-24     recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it

 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-2     Legislature hereby congratulate Joe Anthony Perez on his graduation

 2-3     from the University of Chicago and extend to him sincere best

 2-4     wishes for continued success and happiness in the future; and, be

 2-5     it further

 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-7     prepared for Mr. Perez as an expression of high regard by the Texas

 2-8     House of Representatives.