R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Sue Meischen of Austin was recently named the first 1-2 recipient of the Bill Connelly Outstanding Service Award from the 1-3 Paramount Theatre, and this noteworthy honor is most deserving of 1-4 special recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A volunteer at the theater for the past eight years, 1-6 Ms. Meischen exhibits a positive attitude and energetic spirit that 1-7 have earned her the respect of all the volunteers and staff at the 1-8 Paramount; and 1-9 WHEREAS, In light of her generous gifts of time and talent, 1-10 the Paramount Theatre has presented Ms. Meischen with the newly 1-11 established Bill Connelly Outstanding Service Award; this award, 1-12 which will be presented annually, was named for a former Paramount 1-13 Theatre volunteer and recognizes an individual for exceptional 1-14 efforts in behalf of this enduring cinema; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The devoted mother of two sons, Herb and Scott, she 1-16 remains quite busy away from the theater as well, spending as much 1-17 time as possible with her beloved children, four cherished 1-18 grandchildren, and many close friends; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Ms. Meischen has long been invaluable to the 1-20 successful operation of the Paramount Theatre, and her exemplary 1-21 service is indeed worthy of praise; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby congratulate Sue Meischen for receiving the Bill 1-24 Connelly Outstanding Service Award from the Paramount Theatre in 2-1 Austin and extend to her best wishes for continued success and 2-2 happiness; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Ms. Meischen as an expression of high regard by the 2-5 Texas House of Representatives. Pitts _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 149 was adopted by the House on February 19, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House