H.R. No. 418

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The affinity and deep respect Genc Mulliqi has for all things pertinent to the Lone Star State make it a pleasure to bestow on him the title of honorary Texan; and

WHEREAS, Born in Kosovo in 1984, "Gino" Mulliqi is the firstborn child of Agim and Sabrije Mulliqi and the older brother of Gazmend Mulliqi; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Mulliqi came to the United States at 17 years of age, as a foreign exchange student; he graduated from Paisley High School in Paisley, Oregon, in 2002 and went on to receive a degree from Hunter College in New York in 2008; and

WHEREAS, Following his graduation, Mr. Mulliqi found success in the telecommunications industry, working as a regional sales manager for Verizon; he left his job in telecommunications at the end of 2013 and opened Napolis Italian Restaurant in Wylie soon after; and

WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Mulliqi enjoys the love and support of his wife, Bienna; the couple were recently blessed when their family grew to include a treasured son, Gert Mulliqi; and

WHEREAS, Although he was not born under Texas skies, Gino Mulliqi possesses many attributes that make him a credit to any community, and it is altogether fitting that he be welcomed and embraced as a devoted citizen of this state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby recognize Genc "Gino" Mulliqi as an honorary Texan and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That this resolution serve as formal proof of Mr. Mulliqi's new status.

Laubenberg

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 418 was adopted by the House on March 5, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House