R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 Erik Paulsen for the hard work and dedication he has shown as a 1-3 staff member in the office of Representative Glen Maxey during the 1-4 76th Legislature; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Erik Paulsen was born and raised up real tall on 1-6 Long Island, New York, and "Young Erik," as he is called in the 1-7 office, attended Brown University where he was a socialist, but 1-8 only on weekends; and 1-9 WHEREAS, "Young Erik" did infiltrate Austin after graduation 1-10 in order to convert the country conservatives to his way of 1-11 thinking; he also studied hard at the feet of Representative Maxey 1-12 and learned liberals in Texas are as rare as tears at a Boot Hill 1-13 burying; and 1-14 WHEREAS, "Young Erik" transformed himself into the best 1-15 dressed aide in the office, and he answered the telephone faster 1-16 than a prairie fire with a tail-wind; his transformation caused 1-17 "Young Erik" to become as about inconspicuous as a pink saddle, and 1-18 he is indeed deserving of special recognition at this time; now, 1-19 therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby commend Erik Paulsen for his skillful work as a 1-22 legislative aide for Representative Maxey and extend to him sincere 1-23 best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Erik Paulsen as an expression of high regard by the 2-2 Texas House of Representatives. Maxey _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1287 was adopted by the House on May 31, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House