H.R. No. 2873

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Heather Crosby celebrated a significant milestone in her life when she graduated from The University of Texas at Austin on May 22, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Born on February 14, 1987, in Lawton, Oklahoma, Ms. Crosby is the oldest of four children; she was a member of the debate team and president of the National Honor Society at her high school and placed in the top 10 percent of her graduating class; she leaves college with two bachelor's degrees, one in government with an emphasis on American politics and one in history, which focused on European studies; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Crosby has gained firsthand experience in the legislative process as an intern in the offices of two Texas elected officials; her first position was with the office of State Representative Dan Branch, working with the Texas Higher Education Committee, and she later assisted the office of State Representative Beverly Woolley; she plans to continue her education with postgraduate work at Texas State University; and

WHEREAS, A source of great pride to her family, Heather Crosby may indeed reflect on her academic career with a sense of accomplishment and look forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Heather Crosby on her graduation from The University of Texas at Austin and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Crosby as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Woolley

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2873 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House