SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 39

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Svetlana Grace Prettyman and welcome her to the Lone Star State as a beloved member of the Prettyman family; and

WHEREAS, Svetlana Grace arrived in Texas on May 24, 2013, from the Ukraine; she was heartily welcomed by her adoptive parents, the Reverend Rick Prettyman and his wife, Julie Prettyman; and

WHEREAS, The arrival of Svetlana and her brother, Alosha Landon Prettyman, has brought great happiness to Reverend and Mrs. Prettyman, as well as to their three children, Lauren, Morgan, and Logan; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Prettyman is the pastor of Aldersgate Church in Greenville, and in addition to his and Julie's extended family and friends, the members of the Aldersgate congregation will no doubt joyfully welcome the arrival of Svetlana and Landon and serve as a source of support to them as they embark on their new life in America; and

WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that the Texas Senate welcome Svetlana and her brother as treasured new citizens of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend congratulations to the Reverend Rick Prettyman and Julie Prettyman and warm greetings to Svetlana Grace Prettyman with best wishes for much future happiness; and, be it further

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

Deuell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 12, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate