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R E S O L U T I O N
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       WHEREAS, Luke R. Tiemann marked a milestone in his academic  | 
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career with his December 2008 graduation from The University of  | 
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Texas at Austin; and | 
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       WHEREAS, Obtaining a bachelor's degree in communication  | 
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studies, Mr. Tiemann specialized in human relations and minored in  | 
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business, also earning a Business Foundations Certificate; he was  | 
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named to the UT Dean's Honor List and the Athletic Director Honor  | 
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Roll; and | 
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       WHEREAS, This notable young Texan shared his time with a  | 
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number of worthwhile organizations during his college career; he  | 
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volunteered his time to mentor a fifth-grade student, and as a  | 
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member of the Texas Cowboys student organization, he worked with  | 
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the ARC of the Capital Area and assisted with charity events; and | 
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       WHEREAS, Also a talented athlete, Mr. Tiemann was a member of  | 
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The University of Texas Longhorns football team, and he was awarded  | 
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a scholarship from the National Football Foundation and College  | 
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Hall of Fame; his free time is often spent traveling, hunting, and  | 
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enjoying barbecue; and | 
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       WHEREAS, Luke Tiemann has demonstrated a dedication to  | 
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achieving his goals that will serve him well in the years to come,  | 
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and all those who know him look forward to watching as a career of  | 
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great promise unfolds; now, therefore, be it | 
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       RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas  | 
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Legislature hereby congratulate Luke R. Tiemann on his graduation  | 
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from The University of Texas at Austin and extend to him sincere  | 
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best wishes for continued success; and, be it further | 
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       RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be  | 
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prepared for Mr. Tiemann as an expression of high regard by the  | 
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Texas House of Representatives. | 
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Kuempel | 
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______________________________ | 
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Speaker of the House      | 
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       I certify that H.R. No. 898 was adopted by the House on March  | 
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26, 2009, by a non-record vote. | 
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Chief Clerk of the House    | 
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