81R38501 JNC-D

By: Hamilton H.R. No. 3099

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Christine Williford was awarded her juris doctor degree from The University of Texas School of Law in May 2009, marking a notable milestone in her already accomplished life; and

WHEREAS, A native of Kountze, Ms. Williford was student body president at Kountze High School, from which she graduated as valedictorian in 2002; she went on to attend the University of Notre Dame, and in addition to serving on the cheerleading squad and as president of the Texas Club, she interned at Deloitte and Touche, LLP, and studied abroad in Toledo, Spain, before graduating cum laude with a degree in accountancy; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Williford was accepted into UT Law School in 2006; while there, she distinguished herself as a member of the Board of Advocates, serving on the managing committee and as assistant mock trial director, and her efforts earned her the titles of Most Outstanding Officer and Most Outstanding Assistant Officer; she also shared her time to represent victims of domestic violence through the Domestic Violence Clinic; and

WHEREAS, This talented young Texan studied abroad at the National University of Ireland at Galway in 2008 and gained valuable experience as a summer associate at Linklaters, LLP, in New York City and London, where she has been invited to work as an associate; and

WHEREAS, Preparing to embark on an exciting new chapter in her life, Christine Williford may reflect with pride on all she has accomplished thus far and look with anticipation toward a bright future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Christine Williford on the occasion of her graduation from The University of Texas School of Law and extend to her sincere best wishes for success in her future endeavors; and, be it further

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