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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Odin and Clara Clay are being recognized by the |
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Press Women of Texas on April 25, 2009, for their work in writing, |
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photography, and oratory; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Clay is being honored with three first-place |
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awards, one for a column and photos in Texas Outdoors Journal, one |
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for a poem published in Potpourri, and a third for a photo in |
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Potpourri; he is also receiving numerous second-place awards for |
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his writing and photography and also for a speech he delivered to a |
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photo club; and |
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WHEREAS, Equally accomplished, Mrs. Clay is receiving three |
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first-place awards, two of which pay tribute to her work as a |
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publicist; in addition, her chapbook of poetry, Rhyme Time, also |
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garnered a first-place commendation, and she will be given |
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second-place awards for her work in disciplines that include |
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photography and feature writing; and |
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WHEREAS, Odin and Clara Clay are making notable contributions |
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to the rich creative tradition of the Lone Star State, and their |
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achievements are justly recognized with these honors; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Odin and Clara Clay on winning |
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multiple prizes from the Press Women of Texas and extend to them |
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sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Clay as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |