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                                                                  H.R. No. 668



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Judy Shepard, who experienced a shattering loss when 
her beloved son, Matthew, became the victim of a hate crime, is 
bringing her message of acceptance and civil rights to The 
University of Texas on April 21, 2003, when she makes an address at 
the LBJ Auditorium; and
	WHEREAS, The "Legacy of Matthew Shepard" national speaking 
program keeps alive the memory of Matthew Shepard's gentle spirit 
and the inevitable tragic consequences of ignorance and bigotry; 
the noble and selfless work of Mrs. Shepard and the Matthew Shepard 
Foundation aids victims of hate crimes or other forms of 
discrimination in securing resources essential to obtaining needed 
assistance; and
	WHEREAS, The University of Texas is hosting the presentation 
by Mrs. Shepard in furtherance of her mission to educate and replace 
hate with understanding, acceptance, and compassion; and
	WHEREAS, The unimaginable grief that ensues from the loss of 
a child has moved this courageous woman to wage an implacable and 
inspiring campaign to end the incomprehensible intolerance that 
rends the lives of family and friends; and
	WHEREAS, The efforts of Mrs. Shepard serve to remind us that 
diversity must not divide us; rather, society must weave a glorious 
quilt patterned by the unique and special attributes of our 
humanity; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Judy Shepard for her commitment to 
educating the public on the important issue of human rights as she 
helps to promote respect and dignity for all; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
presented to Mrs. Shepard as an expression of highest regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Naishtat

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 668 was adopted by the House on April 
2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House