H.R. No. 690



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A delegation of seventh grade students from Dripping 
Springs Middle School is visiting the State Capitol on April 3, 
2003, to learn more about Texas government and history; and
	WHEREAS, With the 78th Legislative Session well underway, the 
Capitol Complex is a source of great activity, offering visitors an 
excellent opportunity to see their state government functioning at 
its dynamic best; and
	WHEREAS, This noteworthy group of more than 250 youngsters 
and their sponsors, assistant principal, Kim Gravell, and teachers, 
Elizabeth Wallin, Larry DeLacretaz, and Brenda Johnston, will have 
a chance to tour the Capitol and learn the fascinating history of 
this monument to freedom and democracy; their plans for the day also 
include lunch on the Capitol lawn and a visit to the Bob Bullock 
Texas State History Museum; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Capitol is an ideal setting for young and 
old alike to discover the rich heritage of the Lone Star State and 
to gain insight into the workings of our state legislature, and it 
is a pleasure to welcome these students and educators at this time; 
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the visiting students and sponsors from 
Dripping Springs Middle School on their interest in state 
government and extend to them sincere best wishes for an 
informative and memorable visit to the Capitol.

                                                                            Rose

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 690 was adopted by the House on April 
3, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House