1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 558

        1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in

        1-3     recognizing Mark P. Tapley of Killeen, who recently won second

        1-4     place in the Central Texas College 1997 "Students in Free

        1-5     Enterprise" short essay contest; and

        1-6           WHEREAS, In his short essay, Mr. Tapley proposed the

        1-7     creation of a national commission to define and resolve seemingly

        1-8     intractable budget problems; and

        1-9           WHEREAS, Mr. Tapley's essay reflects his insight and

       1-10     concern over the challenges our nation faces in the years ahead,

       1-11     and he deserves praise for the content of his essay, as well as

       1-12     for his creativity and excellent writing skills; and

       1-13           WHEREAS, Mark Tapley is a superior student whose scholarly

       1-14     pursuits and intellectual vigor are exemplary, and he is a model

       1-15     for college students throughout the state; now, therefore, be it

       1-16           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

       1-17     75th Legislature, hereby commend Mark Tapley on his exceptional

       1-18     scholastic achievements and extend congratulations to him on

       1-19     earning second place in the Central Texas College 1997 "Students

       1-20     in Free Enterprise" short essay contest; and, be it further

       1-21           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

       1-22     Mark Tapley as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

       1-23                                                                  Fraser

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        2-2                                          President of the Senate

        2-3                                       I hereby certify that the above

        2-4                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

        2-5                                  on April 23, 1997.

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        2-7                                          Secretary of the Senate

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        2-9                                           Member, Texas Senate