SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 501

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Knox Hayes Matthews on the occasion of his seventh birthday; and

WHEREAS, Knox was born March 15, 2004, in San Antonio; he attends kindergarten, but eagerly awaits the challenges and adventures of first grade at Trinity Episcopal School in Austin, where his excellent skills in mathematics, language, and art will serve him well; and

WHEREAS, He is a very good big brother to his younger brother Hale, and his parents, Stephanie and Matt Matthews, are extremely proud of him; and

WHEREAS, Knox loves the outdoors and the beaches of the Texas Gulf Coast; he is an outstanding swimmer and fisherman in addition to being an avid soccer, baseball, and football player; and

WHEREAS, The future is bright for Knox, who hopes to attend college in China and become an astronaut; it is fitting that this exemplary young man be recognized as he observes this very important day; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to Knox Hayes Matthews as he celebrates his seventh birthday; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Shapiro

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 15, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate