By Allen H.R. No. 1309 77R17935 JKB-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On June 2, 2001, Colleen Marie Crisp and Robert 1-2 Joshua Benefield are being united in matrimony at the First Baptist 1-3 Church of Deer Park to the delight of all who know them; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The daughter of Carl and Cindy Crisp and the beloved 1-5 granddaughter of James and Dorothy Ralph and William and Mary 1-6 Margaret Crisp, this lovely young lady ranked sixth in her 1-7 graduating class at La Porte High School and graduated magna cum 1-8 laude from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, one of only four 1-9 students to maintain a 4.0 grade point average all four years; she 1-10 is currently a valued staff member in the office of State 1-11 Representative Ray Allen, where she works as an administrative and 1-12 legislative aide successfully balancing the stressful demands of a 1-13 legislative session with the joyful pressure involved in planning a 1-14 wedding; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A native of California, Mr. Benefield is also a 1-16 graduate of La Porte High School, where he played varsity football 1-17 and won the heart of his cherished fiancee; employed as an 1-18 accountant at Dell Financial Services in Austin, this fortunate 1-19 young man began his courtship of Ms. Crisp by inviting her to a 1-20 showing of The Lion King while both were juniors in high school, 1-21 and since that time their love has continued to grow; and 1-22 WHEREAS, The marriage of two people is a joyous event that 1-23 marks the beginning of a union filled with limitless possibilities, 1-24 and it is a privilege to honor this couple as they embark on a new 2-1 life together; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby congratulate Colleen Marie Crisp and Robert 2-4 Joshua Benefield on their impending marriage and extend to them 2-5 sincere best wishes for much happiness in the years to come; and, 2-6 be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for them as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives.