1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 876

        1-2           WHEREAS, March 30, 1997, was indeed a special day for

        1-3     Patrick and Kristi Francis, for on that day they became the parents

        1-4     of their first child, Joseph Callaway Francis; and

        1-5           WHEREAS, Joseph Callaway was born at Seton Medical Center in

        1-6     Austin at 11:30 a.m., weighing six pounds, 14 ounces, and measuring

        1-7     19-1/2 inches in length; and

        1-8           WHEREAS, Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Francis have

        1-9     been privileged to share their jubilation and excitement as they

       1-10     have welcomed this darling baby boy into their family; and 

       1-11           WHEREAS, Blessed with personality and charm, this fine young

       1-12     Texan has indeed brightened the lives of everyone around him, and

       1-13     he is a tremendous source of joy and delight to his family and many

       1-14     new admirers; now, therefore, be it 

       1-15           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

       1-16     75th Legislature, hereby officially welcome Joseph Callaway Francis

       1-17     as a new citizen of Texas and extend sincere congratulations to

       1-18     Patrick and Kristi Francis on the birth of their beloved son;

       1-19     and, be it further

       1-20           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

       1-21     prepared for Joseph Callaway and his parents as an expression of

       1-22     high regard by the Texas Senate. 

       1-23                                                              Barrientos

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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 May 27, 1997.

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        2-7                                          Secretary of the Senate

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        2-9                                           Member, Texas Senate