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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The University of Texas at Austin is an institution |
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of exceptional standing in the Lone Star State, engendering a |
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strong sense of pride among its alumni that stays with them long |
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after they graduate; and |
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WHEREAS, While UT alumni have distinguished themselves in |
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myriad fields of endeavor, they forever remain Longhorns who carry |
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with them special memories of their time at UT and draw upon the |
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knowledge, skills, and experiences they acquired in their years of |
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study; and |
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WHEREAS, In the time that has passed since the 85th Texas |
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Legislative Session, we have bidden farewell to a number of UT |
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alumni, and it is fitting that we pause to remember their lives and |
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achievements; and |
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WHEREAS, Gone but never to be forgotten, these men and women |
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were cherished family members, and many became role models in their |
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professions and leaders in their communities; often loyally, |
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vocally, and even boisterously supportive of their alma mater |
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throughout their lives, some former Longhorns took on active roles |
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in alumni organizations and committees, where they shared their |
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time and talents to help guide their beloved university toward a |
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still brighter future; and |
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WHEREAS, Regardless of where they ventured to make their mark |
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on the world, these UT graduates were connected by the common thread |
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of having attended one of the best universities in the nation, and |
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they have left behind legacies to be treasured by their loved ones |
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and fellow alumni; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the lives of the alumni of The |
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University of Texas who have passed away since the last legislative |
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session and extend deepest sympathy to all who mourn their passing. |