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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1079
 1-3           WHEREAS, It is a distinct pleasure for the Texas Senate
 1-4     to extend a warm Texas welcome to the Lord Mayor of the City of
 1-5     London Sir David Howard and Lady Valerie Howard; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Serving with distinction as the 673rd Lord Mayor
 1-7     of the City of London since November 10, 2000, Sir David has both
 1-8     a lifelong professional and civic association with the city; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, He was educated at Radley and Worcester College,
1-10     Oxford, England, and after completing his studies joined one
1-11     of the largest independent stockbrokerage firms in the
1-12     United Kingdom, Charles Stanley and Company, and currently
1-13     serves as its Chairman and Managing Director; and
1-14           WHEREAS, A gentleman of outstanding ability and
1-15     experience in governmental affairs, Sir David comes from a
1-16     family traditionally recognized for its public service; both his
1-17     father and grandfather served as Lord Mayor of the City of London;
1-18     a member of the Governing Council of City University, Sir David
1-19     also serves as University Chancellor; and
1-20           WHEREAS, It is indeed a great honor for the Texas Senate
 2-1     to send warmest regards to such distinguished members of the
 2-2     British nobility as Sir David and Lady Valerie Howard and extend
 2-3     best wishes for a most enjoyable visit in the Lone Star State; now,
 2-4     therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-6     77th Legislature, hereby declare Sir David and Lady Valerie Howard
 2-7     to be honorary citizens of Texas with all attendant rights and
 2-8     privileges; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-10     Sir David and Lady Valerie Howard as an expression of high regard
2-11     from the Texas Senate.
2-12                                                                  Nelson
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2-14                                          President of the Senate
2-15                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-16                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-17                                  on May 17, 2001.
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2-19                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-21                                           Member, Texas Senate