By Grusendorf H.R. No. 1185 77R17307 JKB-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, This May, Beatrice Smith Parker of Chevy Chase, 1-2 Maryland, experienced the legislative workings of the State of 1-3 Texas first hand, and her dedication to a further understanding of 1-4 state government is most admirable; and 1-5 WHEREAS, During her visit to the State Capitol, Ms. Parker 1-6 witnessed history in the making while she watched our state's 1-7 leaders debate on the house and senate floors; in addition, she was 1-8 given the opportunity to meet with Governor Rick Perry, with whom 1-9 she posed for a commemorative picture; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The beloved daughter of Jonathan and Heidi Parker, 1-11 this lovely young lady was also invited to participate in a wide 1-12 variety of Capitol activities, including a tour of the Capitol 1-13 Complex; she spent part of her visit as a page for both the house 1-14 and the senate and offered her assistance in the Legislative 1-15 Reference Library and in the Capitol office of State Representative 1-16 Kent Grusendorf; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Ms. Parker has gained a unique insight into the 1-18 democratic system on which this country was founded, and she will 1-19 assuredly treasure her memories of this day for many years to come; 1-20 now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby applaud Beatrice Smith Parker for her interest 1-23 in the political process and extend to her sincere best wishes for 1-24 success in all of her future endeavors; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for Ms. Parker as an expression of high regard from the 2-3 Texas House of Representatives.