1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 528 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing 1-3 Hafsat Abiola of Nigeria, who is speaking on Nigeria Liberation 1-4 Day on Saturday, April 19, 1997; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This outstanding young woman's appearance is 1-6 sponsored by the Organization of Nigerians in the Americas; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The Organization of Nigerians in the Americas is 1-8 the only prodemocracy movement in the Austin area dedicated to the 1-9 enlightenment of the American community about the state of Nigeria 1-10 and of African political events; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Miss Hafsat Abiola is the daughter of 1-12 Chief M. K. O. Abiola, the winner of the June, 1993, presidential 1-13 election; opposed by the ruling military junta, he has been in 1-14 jail since 1994 for winning the election; and 1-15 WHEREAS, During Hafsat Abiola's appearance, a presentation of 1-16 Certificates of Courage and Leadership will be made to three notable 1-17 Nigerians; they are Chief M. K. O. Abiola, Chief Frank Kokori, and 1-18 Attorney Femi Falana; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to welcome Hafsat Abiola 1-20 to our great state; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-22 75th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to Hafsat Abiola 1-23 for a most successful and productive visit; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-2 her as an expression of the highest regard of the Texas Senate. 2-3 Barrientos 2-4 ______________________________________ 2-5 President of the Senate 2-6 I hereby certify that the above 2-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-8 on April 17, 1997. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Secretary of the Senate 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Member, Texas Senate