R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, June 12, 1999, will indeed be a special day in the 1-2 lives of Peter A. Bourell and Amanda L. Carroll, for on that day 1-3 they will be united in marriage and begin their new life together 1-4 as husband and wife; and 1-5 WHEREAS, High school sweethearts, Miss Carroll and 1-6 Mr. Bourell met as members of the youth fellowship group at 1-7 Manchaca United Methodist Church when they were just 15 years old; 1-8 since that time, their strong Christian faith and devotion to one 1-9 another have helped their relationship to grow in love as they have 1-10 shared both the joys and sorrows that have come their way on life's 1-11 journey; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The bride-to-be, Ms. Carroll, is a 1995 graduate of 1-13 Bowie High School in Austin who continued her education at Blinn 1-14 College; now a student at Texas A&M University, this speech 1-15 communication major was recently accorded a well-deserved honor 1-16 when she was elected the 1999-2000 president of Kappa Phi, a 1-17 Christian organization for college women; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Mr. Bourell has also distinguished himself since his 1-19 graduation from Austin High School; a senior in Squadron 16 of the 1-20 corps at Texas A&M University, he is an electrical engineering 1-21 major who plans to pursue a master's degree following his 1-22 graduation from college in December 2000; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Blessed with each other's love, dedication to their 1-24 faith, and the support of their loved ones, Mr. Bourell and 2-1 Ms. Carroll stand at the threshold of a future bright with promise, 2-2 and it gives the members of this chamber great pleasure to honor 2-3 these fine young Texans as they prepare to exchange their sacred 2-4 vows; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby congratulate Amanda Carroll and Peter Bourell on 2-7 the joyous occasion of their upcoming wedding and extend to them 2-8 sincere best wishes for a lifetime of happiness together; and, be 2-9 it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for the future Mr. and Mrs. Bourell as an expression of 2-12 highest regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Keel Jones of Brazos _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 809 was adopted by the House on May 14, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House