By Hodge                                               H.R. No. 751
         77R12191 MW-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, On April 17, 2001, Lauren Banks of Dallas will
 1-2     travel to the State Capitol to participate in the Honorary Page
 1-3     Program; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, This unique program allows young Texans to assist
 1-5     the staff of the house chief sergeant's office in performing tasks
 1-6     for legislators, providing these volunteers with an ideal
 1-7     opportunity to observe their state government in action; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, The daughter of Olga Smith, Miss Banks will be a
 1-9     page from 1:30 to 5, and this experience will be one she can look
1-10     back on with pride for years to come; and
1-11           WHEREAS, By taking an active role in the governmental
1-12     process, this dedicated young woman serves as an inspiration to her
1-13     friends and fellow students, and it is indeed appropriate that she
1-14     be recognized for her efforts at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-15           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-16     Legislature hereby commend Lauren Banks for her participation in
1-17     the Honorary Page Program and extend to her sincere best wishes for
1-18     an enjoyable and rewarding visit to the State Capitol; and, be it
1-19     further
1-20           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-21     prepared for Miss Banks as an expression of high regard by the
1-22     Texas House of Representatives.