By West                                                H.C.R. No. 6
         76R7015 WMS-D                           
                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas takes great
 1-2     pleasure in congratulating Tatum Hubbard on being named Miss Texas,
 1-3     1998; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Selected from a field of lovely and talented
 1-5     contestants, this vivacious young woman won the preliminary
 1-6     swimsuit and talent competitions and had the overall best
 1-7     interview; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, In addition, she was chosen by her fellow
 1-9     contestants to receive the "Spirit of Texas" award, for best
1-10     demonstrating the qualities of a Miss Texas; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Ms. Hubbard graduated from The University of Texas
1-12     at Arlington with a degree in political science and a minor in
1-13     communications; before earning the Miss Texas crown, she was
1-14     pursuing her master's degree in education while working as a second
1-15     grade teacher, and after completing her reign she plans a career as
1-16     a public school teacher; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Deeply committed to education, she is working in
1-18     school districts across the state with the Texas Cares for Children
1-19     Program and also devotes her time and energy to promoting
1-20     volunteerism, women and youth issues, and assistance for at-risk
1-21     youth; and
1-22           WHEREAS, With her outstanding grace, intelligence, and charm,
1-23     Tatum Hubbard will continue to provide exemplary representation for
1-24     our state throughout the remainder of her year-long reign as Miss
 2-1     Texas, and it is appropriate that she be given special legislative
 2-2     recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the 76th Texas Legislature hereby honor Tatum
 2-4     Hubbard on being chosen Miss Texas, 1998, and extend to her sincere
 2-5     best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-7     prepared for Ms. Hubbard as an expression of high regard by the
 2-8     Texas House of Representatives and Senate.