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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, French exchange student Nicholas Devernois is |
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touring Austin on May 21, 2009, and his visit to the State Capitol |
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helps to reinforce the long-standing bonds of friendship between |
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his nation and the 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 explore new ideas and learn about another culture; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Monbalen, Aquitaine, France, Mr. |
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Devernois is the son of a researcher and engineer for the French |
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military, and he is descended from a line of nobility that dates |
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back before the French Revolution; and |
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WHEREAS, In Texas, Mr. Devernois has resided with the Parsi |
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family of Caldwell, where he has played baseball and run track for |
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Caldwell High School and has been active in the Young Life |
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organization; and |
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WHEREAS, The visit to Austin of Mr. Devernois provides a fine |
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opportunity to celebrate the intellectual curiosity and spirit of |
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adventure of all exchange students, and it is most fitting that he |
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should be extended the status of honorary Texan; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Nicholas Devernois as an honorary |
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Texan and extend to him sincere best wishes for a meaningful and |
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memorable visit to Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Devernois as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |