78S30603 JH-D

By:  Elkins                                                       H.R. No. 157



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A 50th birthday is truly cause for celebration, and 
on September 30, 2003, Paul M. Wattles of Liberty Hill, Texas, will 
commemorate this notable occasion in the company of his family and 
many friends; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Tucson, Arizona, Mr. Wattles was born in 
1953, the same year that the first Chevrolet Corvette was 
manufactured, that scientists first identified DNA, and that 
Tucson-based television stations KOLD and KVOA first began 
broadcasting; he shares his birth year with such well-known figures 
as British Prime Minister Tony Blair, director and actor Ron 
Howard, and guitarist Robert Cray; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Wattles graduated from Benson Union High School 
in 1971 and went on to study journalism at Pima Community College, 
where he was editor of the Aztec News, and at the University of 
Arizona; at both institutions he set new standards of excellence 
and received numerous journalism awards; and
	WHEREAS, After graduation, he embarked on a career in 
government, serving as press secretary for two United States 
senators and a United States congressman; he moved to Austin in 1984 
and has since worked in the private sector; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed professional is also a devoted husband 
and father, whose dedication to his career is surpassed only by his 
commitment to his family; he is supported in all that he does by his 
wife, Sandra, and his two cherished children, Matthew and Jackie; 
and
	WHEREAS, Paul Wattles has enjoyed five decades of life, love, 
and laughter, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring him and 
celebrating this special day in his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Paul M. 
Wattles on the momentous occasion of his 50th birthday and extend to 
him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Wattles as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.