78R6873 PCM-D

By:  McCall                                                       H.R. No. 321



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The members of this chamber would like to take this 
opportunity to congratulate the Honorable Mike Krusee by resolution 
on his birthday, rather than run the risk of having to perform yet 
another round of "Happy Birthday to You" in front of a live 
audience; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Chicago on February 26, 1959, this yuppie 
Yankee left that toddlin' town for the Southwest early in his youth 
and spent his formative years in Turkey, Texas, and Arkansas, where 
he graduated from high school and no doubt yearned to return to the 
Lone Star State just as fast as he could; and
	WHEREAS, Fortunately for us, he made it, by way of Georgetown 
University, and after studying under the likes of Dr. Henry 
Kissinger and other brilliant notables, our fair hero moved back to 
Texas determined to make a difference in his adopted home state; and
	WHEREAS, Now in his sixth legislative session, 
Representative Krusee has done just that, and he currently serves 
his fellow Texans as a valued member of the House Civil Practices 
and Redistricting committees, as well as grand high poo-bah of the 
House Transportation Committee; this long-time road warrior brings 
vital knowledge and expertise to his role as chairman of that 
committee, and his self-professed talent for juggling might also 
come in mighty handy in the days to come; and
	WHEREAS, Known variously as "Please stop calling me Mr. 
Chairman" Krusee, Johnny Cruise, and Mike "The Highway" Krusee 
depending on the audience, this preppy public servant has also made 
a name for himself among the constituents of Williamson County and a 
host of others who've been singing his praises all the live long 
day; and
	WHEREAS, When Representative Krusee isn't downtown shaping 
state policy, he enjoys a busy professional and personal life that 
makes him the envy of the minivan set; together with his wife, 
Leigh, Mr. Krusee is the proud parent of five terrific kids, Alison, 
Joe, Sam, Jim, and Ben, and his role as a harried father of five may 
account for his rabid interest in roadways, since he must spend a 
great deal of his time schlepping the home team around town; and
	WHEREAS, Despite his "goody-two-shoes" image, Representative 
Krusee has been known to at least give the envelope a nudge on 
occasion in pursuit of what some might call extreme sports, 
although after winding up in a body cast following a skydiving 
incident, the only surfing he enjoys these days is on the Banana 
Republic and Pottery Barn websites; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his fine tenure in this chamber, Mike 
Krusee has remained committed to shaping a future for Texas that is 
as bright as the teeth in that perfectly maintained smile, and this 
state is all the richer for his presence; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Mike Krusee on the 
memorable occasion of his birthday and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for continued success and happiness in the coming year; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Representative Krusee as an expression of good-natured 
fun by his colleagues in the Texas House of Representatives.