SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1178

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Tom and Doris Adams, who are exemplary citizens of Calera, Oklahoma; and

WHEREAS, Doris Adams is a native of Lewisville, Texas; she and her husband, Tom, are talented writers and have coauthored a poem about Texas, which they wish to share with our state's citizens; and

WHEREAS, The poem is a sweeping description of our state's history, landscape, and characteristic traits and traditions; it portrays a land of picturesque plains and open spaces and speaks of our trademark events, features, and noted places; and

WHEREAS, Tom and Doris Adams deserve recognition for generously committing their time and energy to writing a piece that truly captures the spirit of Texas; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby extend appreciation to Tom and Doris Adams for writing their poem about our great state and congratulate them on their eloquent verse; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Tom and Doris Adams as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Shapiro

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 26, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate