R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, It is a distinct privilege to honor such a promising
 1-2     young Texas leader as Melissa C. Ruud, the newly elected Associated
 1-3     Student Government president at Southwest Texas State University;
 1-4     and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Ms. Ruud was a write-in candidate for president who
 1-6     claimed victory in a runoff election; using the time between the
 1-7     election and inauguration to learn as much as she can about the
 1-8     president's role, she promises to be an exemplary leader and a
 1-9     strong voice for the students' interest; and
1-10           WHEREAS, A marketing and management major, Ms. Ruud has
1-11     gained valuable leadership skills and work experience as a sales
1-12     associate and marketing assistant, in addition to being an active
1-13     member of Phi Eta Sigma and of Chi Omega, which she served as
1-14     secretary and sisterhood director; moreover, she has given of her
1-15     time and energy to the local women's shelter and San Marcos Animal
1-16     Shelter; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Ms. Ruud ran an impressive campaign, and her talent
1-18     and determination will undoubtedly greatly benefit the student body
1-19     of Southwest Texas State University; now, therefore, be it
1-20           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-21     Legislature hereby congratulate Melissa Ruud on being elected
1-22     Associated Student Government president and extend to her sincere
1-23     best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
1-24           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-1     prepared for Ms. Ruud as an expression of high regard by the Texas
 2-2     House of Representatives.
                                                                       Green
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1019 was adopted by the House on May
         16, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House