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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Misa Watanabe of Makuhari, Japan, is touring Austin |
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on February 14, 2011, and her visit to the State Capitol helps to |
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reinforce the long-standing bonds of friendship between the people |
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of her nation and the State of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, The daughter of Kunio and Reiko Watanabe, Ms. |
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Watanabe grew up in Chiba, Tokyo, and graduated from Inage High |
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School in 2009; this former exchange student previously spent time |
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in the state when she lived in Houston with the Joyner family; |
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currently, she is studying international business at Rikkyo |
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University in Ikebukuro; a talented pianist and an avid music fan, |
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she also enjoys a number of hobbies, including table tennis, |
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running, bike riding, and reading; and |
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WHEREAS, Just as young Texans benefit by spending time |
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abroad, students from other countries gain valuable insights into |
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the history and culture of the Lone Star State by enjoying the |
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famous hospitality of Texans; the bridges of understanding that are |
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built when young men and women travel internationally play a vital |
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role in helping the next generation of leaders develop and prosper |
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in our increasingly global society; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Watanabe's visit to the State Capitol provides a |
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fitting opportunity to welcome her back to the Lone Star State and |
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to celebrate the intellectual curiosity and spirit of adventure |
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shared by all world travelers; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Misa Watanabe as an honorary Texan and |
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extend to her sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable |
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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 Ms. Watanabe as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |