H.R. No. 1179

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Odin and Clara Clay are being recognized by the Press Women of Texas on April 25, 2009, for their work in writing, photography, and oratory; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Clay is being honored with three first-place awards, one for a column and photos in Texas Outdoors Journal, one for a poem published in Potpourri, and a third for a photo in Potpourri; he is also receiving numerous second-place awards for his writing and photography and also for a speech he delivered to a photo club; and

WHEREAS, Equally accomplished, Mrs. Clay is receiving three first-place awards, two of which pay tribute to her work as a publicist; in addition, her chapbook of poetry, Rhyme Time, also garnered a first-place commendation, and she will be given second-place awards for her work in disciplines that include photography and feature writing; and

WHEREAS, Odin and Clara Clay are making notable contributions to the rich creative tradition of the Lone Star State, and their achievements are justly recognized with these honors; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Odin and Clara Clay on winning multiple prizes from the Press Women of Texas and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Clay as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Legler

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1179 was adopted by the House on April 16, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House