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By:  Merritt                                                      H.R. No. 753



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Matthew McConaughey has been named People
magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for the year 2005; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Uvalde, Mr. McConaughey moved to 
Longview as a youth, and graduated in 1988 from Longview High 
School, where he served on the student council, was on the staff of 
the newspaper and literary magazine, played on the golf and tennis 
teams, and was voted "Most Handsome" by his senior class; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. McConaughey's charms have now been embraced by 
moviegoers the world over, and he is justly celebrated as an actor 
of range and resourcefulness; and
	WHEREAS, He first gained widespread attention with a 
memorable performance in Dazed and Confused, a role that grew from 
three scenes to 300 lines of dialogue when Texas director Richard 
Linklater encouraged Mr. McConaughey to improvise new material; and
	WHEREAS, In the years since, starring roles in films such as 
Lone Star, A Time to Kill, Contact, Amistad, The Wedding Planner, 
and Failure to Launch have secured his stature as one of Hollywood's 
preeminent leading men; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. McConaughey is also known for his generosity of 
spirit, which most recently found expression in his efforts to 
assist evacuees displaced by Hurricane Katrina; and
	WHEREAS, An avid Longhorn fan, Matthew McConaughey has 
remained loyal to his Texas roots, and his success in the 
entertainment industry is a testament to his determination and his 
talent; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Matthew 
McConaughey on being named People magazine's 2005 Sexiest Man Alive 
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued achievement; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. McConaughey as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.