1-1                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1217
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
 1-3     recognizing Charles D. Niemeier, who recently became a member of
 1-4     the law firm of Williams & Connolly in Washington, D.C.; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Born in Gatesville, Texas, Charles Niemeier is
 1-6     the son of Charles and Mary Ann Niemeier; he is a graduate of
 1-7     Gatesville High School and Baylor University and is a certified
 1-8     public accountant; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Charles graduated from Georgetown University Law
1-10     Center in May of 1995 and became a member of the Virginia Bar that
1-11     year and of the Maryland Bar and the Washington, D.C., Bar in 1996;
1-12     and
1-13           WHEREAS, A resident of Washington, D.C., for 10 years,
1-14     Charles joined the well-known law firm of Williams & Connolly on
1-15     January 1, 1999; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Charles Niemeier is an exemplary gentleman and a
1-17     talented individual whose hard work and pursuit of excellence have
1-18     brought him success, and he will undoubtedly be a valuable asset
1-19     to the firm of Williams & Connolly; now, therefore, be it
1-20           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-21     76th Legislature, hereby commend Charles Niemeier on his
 2-1     accomplishments and extend to him best wishes for the future;
 2-2     and, be it further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-4     Mr. Niemeier as an expression of regard from the Texas Senate.
 2-5                                                                  Fraser
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 2-7                                          President of the Senate
 2-8                                       I hereby certify that the above
 2-9                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-10                                  on May 31, 1999.
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2-12                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-14                                           Member, Texas Senate