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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, German exchange student Annika Hofmann and her |
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mother, Anita Hofmann, are touring Austin on March 18, 2009, and |
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their visit to the State Capitol helps to reinforce the |
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long-standing bonds of friendship between their nation and the |
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State of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Just as young Texans benefit by spending time |
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abroad, foreign students gain valuable insights into the history |
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and culture of the Lone Star State by enjoying the hospitality of |
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their host families and their Texan classmates; and |
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WHEREAS, The bridges of understanding that are built during |
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these exchanges play a vital role in helping the next generation of |
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leaders broaden their minds through daily experience of another |
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culture; and |
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WHEREAS, A 17-year-old from the city of Landshut, Germany, |
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Annika Hofmann is currently a junior at Burleson High School, where |
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she is excelling in her studies as she works toward her goal of a |
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career in medicine; she is a gifted athlete as well, lettering in |
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track at Burleson; and |
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WHEREAS, This talented and outgoing young woman has adapted |
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admirably well to the extremes of Texas weather, and she has |
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mastered the use of such essential Texas idioms as "howdy" and |
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"y'all"; and |
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WHEREAS, The visit to Austin of Ms. Hofmann and her mother |
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provides a fine opportunity to celebrate the intellectual curiosity |
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and spirit of adventure of all exchange students, and it is indeed a |
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pleasure to welcome them both to the State Capitol; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby offer a warm Texas welcome to Annika and Anita |
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Hofmann and extend to them sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and |
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memorable stay in Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Annika and Anita Hofmann as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |