H.R. No. 1406

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Margaret H. Connelly is celebrating a significant milestone in her life in May 2007 with her graduation from Southwestern University with a bachelor's degree in International Studies; and

WHEREAS, During the course of her college studies, Meg Connelly has also distinguished herself as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Thomas Latham; in that capacity, she has contributed to the workings of state government and has become a valued member of the representative's staff; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Connelly has also shown exceptional ability in all of her academic and extracurricular endeavors; a Sumner Fellowship Scholar, she has been on the Dean's List for three semesters and was recognized by the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll; a dedicated athlete, she has been a member of the Pirates basketball team while attending Southwestern University and served as vice president of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has demonstrated perseverance, intelligence, and commitment throughout her college career; these qualities will serve her well in the years to come, and it is a pleasure to honor 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 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Margaret H. Connelly on her graduation from Southwestern University and commend her for her dedicated service as a legislative intern; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Connelly as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Latham

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1406 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House