R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great 1-2 pleasure in welcoming a distinguished guest to the chamber today, 1-3 Dr. J. Fredrick Cardwell of Raceland, Louisiana; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Dr. Cardwell has brought countless new citizens into 1-5 the world as a highly regarded obstetrician for more than 30 years; 1-6 and 1-7 WHEREAS, While this caring professional has helped many 1-8 couples experience the joys of parenthood over the course of his 1-9 career, he has also known that joy himself on a personal level; in 1-10 fact, Dr. Cardwell and his beloved wife, Norma, are today doting 1-11 grandparents who may look forward to having yet another beautiful 1-12 grandchild to lavish with attention later this year; and 1-13 WHEREAS, In first learning of this news while visiting the 1-14 house of representatives, it is hoped that Dr. Cardwell will even 1-15 more fondly remember his trip to the seat of Texas government; now, 1-16 therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-18 Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. J. Fredrick Cardwell on his 1-19 exciting news and extend to him a warm welcome on the occasion of 1-20 his visit to the Lone Star State; and, be it further 1-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-22 prepared for Dr. Cardwell as an expression of high regard by the 1-23 Texas House of Representatives. Callegari _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 121 was adopted by the House on January 25, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House