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 2-6 ______________________________________ 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. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate