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78R19667 WMS-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 1978
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Linda Barbouche Brooks, who served as a
sergeant-at-arms during this legislative session, was born in Le
Kef, Tunisia, in 1982; and
WHEREAS, Although she arrived in the United States only a few
weeks before the beginning of the 78th Texas Legislative Session,
Mrs. Brooks adapted quickly to her new home and job, and she has
ably performed her duties as an assistant sergeant-at-arms for the
house members and staff; and
WHEREAS, Married last August in Tunis, this notable young
woman plans to pursue her higher education and life in Texas, and
she is indeed a welcome addition to the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Linda Barbouche Brooks on her
outstanding legislative service; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the members of this chamber extend greetings
to the Barbouche family in Tunisia, including Linda's father,
Ferid, her mother, Monia, her sister, Naziha, and her brother,
Mohammed; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives encourage
her, on her many future trips back to North Africa, to carry to the
Arab world a message of democracy in action in
America--Texas-style; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Brooks as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.