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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 757
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is extremely
 1-4     proud to recognize Rodman Ricketts, who has recently been awarded
 1-5     second place in the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest
 1-6     by the Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, A participant in the March 11, 2001, contest in
 1-8     Austin, Rodman distinguished himself as a bright, enthusiastic
 1-9     young man highly inspired by the patriotism the speech was to
1-10     reflect; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Speeches were to relate the past to the present
1-12     with a focus on the perpetuation of the memory of the men who,
1-13     by their services or sacrifices during the war of the American
1-14     Revolution, achieved independence for this country; and
1-15           WHEREAS, In delivering his speech, this exemplary Lindale
1-16     High School student exhibited an extraordinary understanding of
1-17     the expectations of the contest as demonstrated by his second
1-18     place win, bringing honor to himself, his family, and his school;
1-19     and
1-20           WHEREAS, The accomplishments of this fine young man
 2-1     are a source of pride for all Texans; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-3     77th Legislature, hereby commend Rodman Ricketts on his second
 2-4     place finish in the Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
 2-5     Oratory Contest with all best wishes for the future; and, be it
 2-6     further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-8     Rodman as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 2-9                                                                    Cain
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2-11                                          President of the Senate
2-12                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-13                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-14                                  on April 18, 2001.
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2-16                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-18                                           Member, Texas Senate