R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
 1-2     Sara Meridith Allen for her personal achievements and her
 1-3     outstanding pursuit of academic excellence as she prepares to
 1-4     graduate on May 22, 1999, during the 116th Spring Commencement of
 1-5     The University of Texas at Austin; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The daughter of former Representative Joseph Hugh
 1-7     Allen and Kitty Cowan Allen, this exemplary young Texan is a vital
 1-8     and valued member of The University of Texas student body and has
 1-9     lent her time and talents to a number of campus groups, including
1-10     Disch-Falk Diamonds, Texas Cowgirls, and the Alpha Delta Pi
1-11     Sorority; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Ms. Allen's wide range of interests and abilities
1-13     have led her to pursue several jobs during her college career, most
1-14     notably as an assistant sergeant-at-arms for the house of
1-15     representatives during the 75th Texas Legislature; she has also
1-16     volunteered with Austin's Ronald McDonald House and the Susan G.
1-17     Komen Foundation; and
1-18           WHEREAS, After graduation, Ms. Allen plans to use her
1-19     bachelor of science degree in speech to pursue a career in
1-20     corporate communications; this remarkable young woman has
1-21     demonstrated extraordinary dedication in attaining her goals, and
1-22     her poise, promise, and determination typify the finest qualities
1-23     of our state's young people; now, therefore, be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-1     Legislature hereby congratulate Sara Meridith Allen on the occasion
 2-2     of her graduation from The University of Texas at Austin and extend
 2-3     to her sincere best wishes for success and happiness in the future;
 2-4     and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for Ms. Allen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
 2-7     House of Representatives.
                                                                       Bosse
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1013 was adopted by the House on May
         19, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House