By Yarbrough                                          H.R. No. 1018
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, April 27, 1999, will forever be a special day in the
 1-2     lives of Jane Johnston Mumey and Richard Charles Mumey, for it
 1-3     marked the occasion of the birth of their adorable baby daughter,
 1-4     Katherine "Kate" Johnston Mumey; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Kate weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 21
 1-6     inches in length when she made her debut at 9:50 p.m. at Women's
 1-7     Hospital of Texas in Houston; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, The eagerly awaited arrival of this beloved new
 1-9     Texan has brought great joy to her parents, as well as to her
1-10     godparents, Holly and Tom Thacker and Beverly and Wes Warnke, and
1-11     to the many relatives and friends of the Mumey family; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Kate's parents' relationship began in the halls of
1-13     the State Capitol in 1993 when Mrs. Mumey was working for Senator
1-14     Jerry Patterson and Mr. Mumey was working as the legislative
1-15     director for the Houston Professional Firefighters Association;
1-16     once this dedicated firefighter set his sights on his new flame,
1-17     their relationship quickly ignited and this perfect match were soon
1-18     engaged; and
1-19           WHEREAS, This loving couple was united in matrimony on May
1-20     21, 1994, at Central Christian Church in Austin, and at the time of
1-21     Kate's birth Mrs. Mumey was working for State Representative Ken
1-22     Yarbrough; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Kate will surely thrive in the loving embrace formed
1-24     by her parents, extended family, and friends--a circle that will
 2-1     undoubtedly nurture this fine young Texan throughout her life, and
 2-2     it is with great pleasure that the members of this chamber formally
 2-3     announce her birth; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-5     Legislature hereby officially welcome Katherine "Kate" Johnston
 2-6     Mumey as a new citizen of Texas and extend heartfelt
 2-7     congratulations to Jane and Richard Mumey on the birth of their
 2-8     cherished daughter; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-10     prepared for Kate Johnston Mumey and her parents as an expression
2-11     of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.