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                                                                  H.R. No. 1402



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Having recently passed the Texas Bar Examination, 
Mary Teresia "Tessa" Zavala is being sworn in as a licensed attorney 
in the State of Texas on May 22, 2003, and this event provides a 
fitting opportunity to reflect on her many achievements; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Zavala earned a bachelor of arts degree in 
government from The University of Texas at Austin in 1995 and went 
on to attain her doctor of jurisprudence degree from the University 
of Arkansas in 1998; and
	WHEREAS, Already licensed to practice law in California, this 
talented young woman has for the past three years served as general 
counsel to State Representative Beverly Woolley, and in that 
capacity she has earned the respect of all who know her for her 
intelligence, initiative, and outstanding work ethic; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Zavala has enjoyed the love and support of her 
parents, Michael and Åsa Johnson, and her husband, Jacob "Jake" 
Zavala, in all her endeavors; and
	WHEREAS, In passing this demanding examination, Mrs. Zavala 
has accomplished yet another milestone in her career, and it is a 
pleasure to recognize this significant achievement; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Mary Teresia "Tessa" Zavala on 
passing the Texas Bar Examination and extend to her sincere best 
wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Zavala as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Woolley

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1402 was adopted by the House on May 
22, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House