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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 551
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is extremely proud
 1-4     to recognize Jeff Curtis of Rockwall, who was recently selected
 1-5     International Poet of the Year by the International Society of
 1-6     Poets during its spring symposium in Orlando, Florida; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Mr. Curtis was invited to read one of his poems at
 1-8     the convention after his wife, Brenda, submitted several of his
 1-9     works to the society and two were chosen for publication; and
1-10           WHEREAS, The president and chief executive officer of the
1-11     Rockwall Chamber of Commerce competed against 2,000 poets and 750
1-12     finalists from around the world for the title; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Interpretively reading the tribute he wrote to a
1-14     man who greatly influenced his life, Mr. Curtis received top honors
1-15     for the lyrical intensity and strong imagery of "Grandpa Died"; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Recognizing outstanding artistic talent serves as
1-17     encouragement for other budding artists to come forth and be
1-18     recognized, and Jeff Curtis has distinguished himself as a
1-19     gifted individual worthy of recognition; now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-2     77th Legislature, hereby congratulate Jeff Curtis on his
 2-3     selection as International Poet of the Year and extend best
 2-4     wishes for the future; and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-6     Mr. Curtis as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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 2-9                                          President of the Senate
2-10                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-11                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-12                                  on March 22, 2001.
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2-14                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-16                                           Member, Texas Senate