SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 225

WHEREAS, The birth of a baby is one of the most treasured events in the life of a couple; and

WHEREAS, January 9, 2007, will be a day long remembered and cherished by Joanna and Drexell Owusu, for on that day their son, Miles Reel Kofi Owusu, was born; and

WHEREAS, The handsome baby boy was born at 11:20 a.m. in the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas; he weighed five pounds eight ounces and measured 19.5 inches; and

WHEREAS, Miles' safe arrival is the fulfillment of his parents' dearest wish; Joanna and Drexell are filled with joy over this long-awaited infant, who has found a permanent place in their hearts; and

WHEREAS, Joining Joanna and Drexell in welcoming this new little boy into their family are his grandparents, Adrienne and Bill McFarland and Doris and Josh Owusu, and his great-grandmothers, Burch Dille and Margaret Adjaye; his doting grandparents are happily preparing to show him their boundless and unconditional love; and

WHEREAS, This blessed event has brought great pride and happiness to Miles' family, and it is indeed appropriate that the Texas Senate welcome this new little Texan as a treasured citizen of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby congratulate Joanna and Drexell Owusu on the birth of their precious child and extend best wishes for the future to Miles Reel Kofi Owusu; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the family as an expression of best wishes from the Texas Senate. Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 14, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate