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H.R. No. 1939
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Uchenna and Joyce Ekemezie of Houston have won The
Amazing Race 7, marking a significant achievement that all Texans
could enjoy; and
WHEREAS, A CBS reality-based television show, The Amazing
Race features 11 teams of two racing throughout the world to
accomplish missions before others as they compete for a $1 million
grand prize; and
WHEREAS, During their adventure, Mr. and Mrs. Ekemezie shared
an unselfish and supportive bond that enabled them to channel all
their competitive energies toward the common aim of besting other
competitors; and
WHEREAS, A willingness to sacrifice ego and pride to achieve
a significant prize enabled this goal-oriented husband and wife
team to work as one, maintaining courage in the face of unforeseen
events, overcoming daunting obstacles, and ultimately reveling in
victory; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ekemezie are a remarkable couple who
accepted both the misfortune and good fortune they encountered
during their travels with dignity and grace, while bringing joy to
the many people who witnessed their journey and rejoiced in their
accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Uchenna and Joyce Ekemezie on
winning The Amazing Race 7 and extend to them sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Ekemezies 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. 1939 was adopted by the House on May
27, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House