R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-2 commemorate the recent marriage of Frank Sinatra, Jr., and Cynthia 1-3 White Sinatra, and to welcome them to the State Capitol; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The Sinatras were married on October 15, 1998, in 1-5 Wharton, Texas, and their happy announcement came as no great 1-6 surprise to those in the know, for the couple were destined to make 1-7 beautiful music together right from the start; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Sinatra is, of course, a singer, pianist, and 1-9 conductor of immense talent who is beloved by fans throughout this 1-10 state and nation; widely known for his stunning renditions of 1-11 timeless classics of the big band era, he has delighted audiences 1-12 in theaters and showrooms nationwide and can bring a crowd to its 1-13 feet faster than even the most vocal member of this chamber, and 1-14 that is high praise indeed; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mrs. Sinatra is also no stranger to packed houses or 1-16 late-night sessions, as she is a former legislative staffer and a 1-17 talented singer herself; from her days as Miss Austin to her 1-18 present post as an international lawyer for the United Nations in 1-19 The Hague, this Lone Star native shines brightly in all she does, 1-20 and her natural charm and grace have surely expanded the image of 1-21 Texas women far beyond those synonymous with the residents of 1-22 Southfork Ranch or Tuna, Texas; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Though Mr. Sinatra has traveled extensively, he 1-24 found a Texas treasure for his wife, and the members of this 2-1 chamber would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the 2-2 Sinatras, for their marriage clearly "S' Wonderful"; now, 2-3 therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby commemorate the recent wedding of Frank Sinatra, 2-6 Jr., and Cynthia White Sinatra and extend to them sincere best 2-7 wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Sinatra as an expression of highest 2-10 regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Carter Cook _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 781 was adopted by the House on May 8, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House