SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 473

WHEREAS, January 27, 2009, marked a special milestone in the lives of the Reverend Marcus Cosby and Audrey Cosby of Houston, for on that day they became the proud parents of a new baby girl, Aliyah Marie Cosby; and

WHEREAS, This charming bundle of joy weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces, when she made her long-awaited arrival at Woman's Hospital of Texas; and

WHEREAS, Aliyah's birth has brought great happiness to her parents, as well as to her big brothers, Matthew and Marcus II, and her big sisters, Adrienne and Ashley, who had the privilege of naming their baby sister; and

WHEREAS, Aliyah Marie will surely thrive in the loving embrace of her adoring family, who will undoubtedly treasure and nurture this fine young Texan with all the devotion that she deserves; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby congratulate the Reverend Marcus Cosby and Audrey Cosby on the birth of their daughter, Aliyah Marie Cosby, and extend to them sincere best wishes for a bright and promising future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Cosby family as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate