H.R. No. 704



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Katherine Ann Fillmore is celebrating a significant 
milestone in her life in May 2006 when she graduates from The 
University of Texas with a bachelor's degree in advertising; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Fillmore's achievement is all the more 
noteworthy in that she is graduating with an overall grade point 
average of 3.9; named a College of Communications Distinguished 
College Scholar, her diligent efforts have also earned her the 
Press Club of Dallas Scholarship and placement on the Dean's List; 
and
	WHEREAS, During the course of her studies, she gained 
valuable experience working for Representative Gary Elkins, where 
she demonstrated dedication and a strong work ethic in her 
positions as a legislative intern and legislative aide; and
	WHEREAS, Successfully balancing the rigorous demands of work 
and school, Ms. Fillmore participated in a number of 
extracurricular activities, including Student Government, UT SEES, 
Young Conservatives, and Alpha Chi Omega Sorority; and
	WHEREAS, She has also served her community, volunteering her 
time and talents to benefit such worthy groups as SafePlace, Easter 
Seals, and the HOSTS program, and she was a volunteer tutor, mentor, 
and translator at Metz Elementary School in Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Katherine Fillmore is an impressive young woman 
whose commitment, enthusiasm, and perseverance typify the finest 
qualities of this nation's next generation of leaders, and it is a 
pleasure to recognize her as she prepares to embark on an exciting 
new chapter in her life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Katherine Ann 
Fillmore on her graduation from The University of Texas and extend 
to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Fillmore as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Elkins

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 704 was adopted by the House on May 
15, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House