| House Concurrent Resolutions 80th Regular Session |
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Memorializing Congress to support legislation for veterans' health care budget reform. |
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Designating March 13, 2007, as Mount Pleasant/Titus County Day at the State Capitol. |
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Commend the Together Rx Access card program and participating pharmaceutical companies for their efforts to help uninsured Texans get prescription medication at reduced rates. |
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Pay tribute to the life of David Lee Crowson a respected attorney, a dedicated community leader, and beloved friend from Longview. |
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Congratulate Homer L. Thornton, Jr., on the occasion of his 75th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness. |
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Designating Industry, Texas, as the Oldest German Settlement in the Lone Star State. |
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Recognize March 20, 2007, as Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to the visiting delegation for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin. |
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In memory of Cecil B. "Poss" Long of Paris, Texas. |
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In memory of Mattie Katherine Bills of Paris, Texas. |
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Designating the bolo tie as the official State Tie of Texas. |
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Designating Athens, Texas, as the Original Home of the Hamburger. |
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Urging the U.S. Congress to honor the sacrifice and service of the U.S. Merchant Marine in World War II by passing the Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2005. |
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Honoring the Texas Department of the American Volunteer Reserve Veterans Honor Guard. |
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Congratulating the R. A. Brown Ranch on winning the 2006 Texas Ranch Roundup. |
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Congratulating Jody Bellah of the R. A. Brown Ranch on winning the 2006 Top Hand award at the Texas Ranch Roundup. |
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In memory of the Honorable Ann Richards, 45th governor of Texas. |
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Designating Friona as the official Cheeseburger Capital of Texas. |
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In memory of the Honorable Frank Madla of San Antonio. |
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Commend The Biscuit Brothers for its quality children's programming and extend to Damon Brown, Allen Robertson, Jerome Schoolar, and Jill Leberknight sincere best wishes for continued success. |
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Congratulating Jimmy M. Ross of Quitaque on his election as president of the International Association of Lions Clubs for 2006-2007. |
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Designating February 26 to February 27, 2007, as Tyler Days at the State Capitol. |
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Honoring the city of Spur for being named a Texas Main Street City. |
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Congratulating the Chilton Pirates for winning the 2006 Class A Division II state football championship. |
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Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to eliminate the 24-month Medicare waiting period for participants in Social Security Disability Insurance. |
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Honoring Mark R. Warren for his service as president of the Texas Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. |
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Granting permission to the YMCA Youth and Government Program to use the legislative chambers and other Capitol Complex facilities. |
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Honoring the winners of the Faithful Fathering Initiative in Texas' 2006 Chick-Fil-A Dads Becoming Heroes Essay Contest. |
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Honoring the Texas Tech women's cross country team for their performance in the 2006 NCAA championships. |
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Honoring Whitney Wofford of Lubbock for winning the Bryan-College Station Super Championship Major Zone Tennis Tournament. |
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Recognizing the Lubbock ISD Partners in Education program and local winners of the Texas Association of Partners in Education awards. |
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Congratulating Kelly Maben of Spur for setting a new arena record for barrel racing at the 2006 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. |
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Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Lubbock Christian University. |
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Honoring Mark Taylor on his retirement as Wood County district attorney. |
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Honoring Thomas and Louise Hagood of Paris on their 65th wedding anniversary. |
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In memory of former Tenth Court of Appeals Justice Bob Cummings of Gatesville. |
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Honoring the Hondo High School football team on its outstanding 2006 season. |
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Designating February 7, 2007, as Rusk County Day at the State Capitol. |
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Honoring J. O. Barrera for his many years of service as Duval County Veterans Service Officer. |
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Designating February 2007 as Black History Month in Texas. |
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Honoring the Texas Police Chiefs Association for 50 years of service. |
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In memory of Brigadier General Robert F. McDermott of San Antonio. |
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Honoring attorney Al Kauffman for his vital contributions in the areas of education and civil rights. |
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Honoring Tuerff-Davis EnviroMedia, Inc., of Austin on the 10th anniversary of its founding. |
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In memory of Joe Farris Shelton of Paris. |
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In memory of Dr. John M. Ellis and Lucille Ellis of Mount Pleasant. |
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Urging Congress to provide further drought relief for Texas. |
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Honoring Chris Kyker of Abilene for her many years of service in behalf of the citizens of Texas. |
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Congratulating the city of Spur, Texas, on its historic past and bright future. |
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Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees. |
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Recognizing the 100th anniversary of First State Bank of Uvalde. |
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In memory of Molly Ivins of Austin. |
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Designating April 2007 as Child Safety Month in Texas. |
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Congratulating the Cotulla High School football team on an exceptional 2006 season. |
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In memory of Charles A. Hinton of Mount Pleasant. |
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Recognizing Monsignor Larry J. Droll on his 60th birthday. |
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Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Firstmark Credit Union in San Antonio. |
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In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Ryan Berg of Sabine Pass. |
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In memory of Bishop Rhymes H. Moncure, Jr., of Dallas. |
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In memory of Powell W. Peek, county judge of Red River County. |
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Honoring Hector Trevino on the occasion of his retirement from the U.S. Border Patrol. |
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Welcoming Leadership Kerr County to the State Capitol. |
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Declaring February 20, 2007, as Panola County Day at the State Capitol. |
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Recognizing February 13, 2007, as Red and Black Day at the State Capitol. |
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Recognizing the Commemorative Air Force on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. |
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Designating February 13, 2007, as Midland-Odessa Day at the State Capitol. |
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Designating August 2007 as American Indian Scouts Month. |
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Designating June 2007 as Juneteenth/Frontier Cowboy Month. |
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In memory of James DeAnda of Houston, retired chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. |
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In memory of Janice Kaye Bolton Reddell of Paris. |
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Congratulating the Chilton Pirates for winning the 2006 Class A Division II state football championship. |
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Honoring Deetrice Wallace for being named the 2007 Harris County Teacher of the Year. |
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Designating silver as the official precious metal of Texas. |
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Honoring San Antonio native Aaron Barker for his participation in the Texas Songwriter Showcase. |
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Honoring Lubbock native Richie McDonald for his participation in the Texas Songwriter Showcase. |
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In memory of Richard Lamoine "Dick" Cunningham of Paris. |
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Honoring Paris native Leslie Satcher for her participation in the Texas Songwriter Showcase. |
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Recognize Robstown, Texas, as the birthplace of the poker game Texas Hold'em. |
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Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Assistance League of Austin. |
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Authorizing the placement of a monument commemorating the federal Bill of Rights. |
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Congratulating Roy Velez on being named 2006 Texan of the Year. |
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In memory of the Honorable John J. Gavin of Wichita Falls. |
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In memory of Robert Allen Bonner of Clarksville. |
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Honoring the Northside Indians football team of Wilbarger County on winning the 2006 Class A Six-Man Division II State Championship. |
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Welcoming Lieutenant General Ricardo S. Sanchez home to Texas following his retirement from the U.S. Army. |
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Honoring Kathryn Bailey Allen of Tyler on the occasion of her 90th birthday. |
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Recognizing February 28, 2007, as Rolling Plains Day at the State Capitol. |
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Posthumously awarding the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Sergeant Alfredo Gonzalez for his heroic actions in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive. |
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Honoring Charles "Tex" Harrison of the Harlem Globetrotters. |
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In memory of successful businessman and Dallas Holocaust Museum cofounder Martin Donald. |
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In memory of George Oscar Fisher, Jr., of Paris. |
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Requesting Congress to restore full funding to the Community Oriented Policing Services program to assist Texas law enforcement in patrolling the border. |
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Designating September 2007 as Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. |
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Recognizing February 27, 2007, as Kilgore Day at the State Capitol. |
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In memory of Donna Annita High of Paris. |
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In memory of Commissioner Micheal Roger Blackburn of Lamar County. |
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Pay tribute to the life of John H. "Wimpy" McCoy an esteemed public servant, businessman, and community leader. |
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Commending Larry Carroll of Midland on his 30 years of service with Permian Basin Community Centers for Mental Health and Mental Retardation. |
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Commending Special Olympics Texas and welcoming its athletes to the Capitol. |
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Designating the Ghostriders as the official Rodeo Drill Team of Texas. |
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Designating the Barnie McBee Memorial Cook-off in Comanche as the official North Central Texas Regional Championship Barbecue Cook-off. |
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Designating May 1, 2007, as Silver Star Day in Texas in honor of wounded service members. |
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Commemorate the courageous service of the Buffalo Soldiers and encourage all Texans to acquaint themselves with the outstanding history of their regiments. |
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Celebrating the 60th anniversary of LeTourneau University. |
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Honoring Dr. Alvin O. Austin on his retirement as president of LeTourneau University. |
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Congratulating Beverly Marie Pevehouse of Midland on her receipt of the Hope Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. |
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Designating the cowboy boot as the official State Shoe of Texas. |
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Honoring the Woodturners of North Texas for their service to the community and to members of the U.S. armed forces. |
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Congratulate Emma Jean Schulle on her retirement as the Caldwell County district clerk and extend to her best wishes for the future. |
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Recognize March 28, 2007, as Paris/Lamar County Day at the State Capitol. |
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Recognize March 21, 2007, as Wood County Day at the State Capitol. |
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Congratulating the Mart Panthers football team on winning the 2006 2A State Championship. |
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Requesting that the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker appoint a select commission on higher education and global competitiveness. |
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In memory of Robert Bruce Staples, Jr., of Paris, Texas. |
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Recognize March 27, 2007, as West Texas Day at the State Capitol. |
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Commemorating the 125th anniversary of the town of Valentine. |
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Encouraging the United States and Mexican federal governments to reopen the bridge and border crossing at La Linda, Coahuila, Mexico. |
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Recognize March 27 and 28, 2007, as Longview/Gregg County Days at the State Capitol. |
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Recognizing April 3, 2007, as Texas Medal of Arts Awards Day. |
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Recognizing the 2007 and 2008 appointments of State Poet Laureate, State Musician, and State Visual Artists. |
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Extending appreciation to the professionals of the juvenile probation system on Texas Juvenile Probation Day at the State Capitol. |
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Commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Governor's Commission for Women and extend sincere appreciation to the commission's past and current members for their service to the State of Texas. |
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Commemorating the Texas Maritime Museum's 20th anniversary as the official State Maritime Museum of Texas. |
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In memory of Zane Daniel Newsom of Paris, Texas. |
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Expressing support for bids by the Texas Bio- and Agro-Defense Consortium and the Texas A&M NBAF Consortium to locate the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Texas. |
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In memory of Leonard Boone of Paris, Texas. |
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Commemorating the 173rd anniversary of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 2007. |
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Congratulating the Honorable Reuben Senterfitt of San Saba on the occasion of his 90th birthday. |
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In memory of Madison Hope Nation of Paris. |
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Honoring the life of James Harold Doolittle and recognizing his military aviation achievements. |
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Honoring Rachel Ming of Sulphur Springs on qualifying for the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference and Contest. |
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Honoring the members of the Sulphur Springs Middle School academic team for their victory at the UIL district competition. |
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Recognizing April 4, 2007, as Marshall Day at the State Capitol. |
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Congratulating Patricia Montgomery on being named Outstanding Juvenile Probation Officer of the Year for 2006 by the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department. |
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Governor's Proclamation 41-3123. |
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Honoring the 60th anniversary of Skeeter Products of Kilgore. |
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Recognizing April 10, 2007, as Upshur County Day at the State Capitol. |
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Congratulating the Greater Austin Crime Commission on its 10th anniversary and recognizing the Longhorn Leaders. |
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In memory of Dr. Luis M. Rios, Sr., of Edinburg. |
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Honoring the Distinguished Graduates of La Marque High School of 2007. |
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Requesting the Texas Residential Construction Commission to work in cooperation with the San Antonio Housing Authority to create and implement an inspection and mediation plan relating to certain authority-built homes. |
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In memory of Charlotte Ragsdale of Dallas. |
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Extending deepest sympathy to the families of the victims of the tragedy at Virginia Tech, and to the students, faculty, and staff of the university. |
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Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo. |
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Honoring retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Richard Cole, the last surviving member of General Jimmy Doolittle's crew. |
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Congratulating the City of Killeen on being named the Association of Defense Communities 2006 Active Base Community of the Year. |
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In memory of Gracie Ray Anne Williams of Bogata. |
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Honoring Art Briles, head coach of the University of Houston football team, for his achievements. |
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Honoring 104-year-old Myrtle Perry McDaniel of Menard. |
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Pay tribute to the life of Mary Celeste Morrison Fasken Marcum and extend sincere sympathy to members of her family. |
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Honoring nine-year-old Katie Chaix of Paris, Texas, for saving her little sister's life. |
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Honoring the building firm of Harrison, Walker & Harper for its award-winning restoration and construction projects in Texas. |
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In memory of James William "Billy" Daniel of Mount Pleasant. |
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Congratulating Wesley and Bertha Krueger of Houston on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
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In memory of Constable Dale David Geddie of Winona. |
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In memory of Bruce B. Cloud of San Antonio. |
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In memory of Beaumont police officer Lisa Renee Ligda Beaulieu. |
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Congratulating Ernesto Munoz of Midland on being named a 2007 Exemplary Migrant Student by the Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Program of The University of Texas at Austin. |
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In memory of Teresa Terry of Pflugerville. |
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In memory of the Honorable William M. Steger, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas. |
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Honoring Sergeant Brian J. Burzynski of the Texas Rangers for investigating allegations of abuse at a Texas Youth Commission facility. |
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Honoring fallen police officers on Peace Officers' Memorial Day and during National Police Week. |
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Congratulating Aivee Tabangcora, Stephanie Smothermon, Jamie DiBello, and Stephanie Clifford of Paris High School for winning first place at the 2007 Texas Problem Solving State Bowl. |
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In memory of Robert Kim Brown of Austin. |
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In memory of Heidi Lynn Fender of Mount Pleasant. |
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In memory of J. W. "Dub" Thomas of Mount Pleasant. |
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In memory of Brent Douglas Wilson of Paris. |
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In memory of Calvin Dudley of Paris. |
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In memory of Janie D. "Mimi" Buster of the Caviness community. |
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Honoring Fred H. Tally Elementary School in Kerrville on its selection as a 2006-2007 National Title I Distinguished School. |
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Commending Ana Yanez Correa and Marc Levin on their contributions to the legislature's deliberations on juvenile justice and criminal justice in general. |
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Commending Isela Gutierrez and Will Harrell on their efforts regarding reforming the Texas Youth Commission. |
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Honoring Thomas L. Johnson, Sr., on his induction into the Texas Transportation Institute Hall of Honor. |
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Recalling S.B. No. 903 from the senate for further consideration. |
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Honoring Texans who have died while serving in the Global War on Terrorism and all men and women who have served in the United States armed forces. |
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Honoring Bardoli Global for helping students of color to study abroad. |
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Congratulating Michael J. Warner of Austin on his graduation from The University of Texas at Austin. |
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In memory of John Austin Pena of Edinburg. |
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Recognizing Laura Lynn Lewis of Lubbock on her achievements as an artist. |
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Honoring Major James R. Stegall (Ret.) of Austin for his service to his country and recommending that he be inducted into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. |
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Honoring the 100th anniversary of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena. |
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In memory of Emma Louise Stengel Bean of Menard. |
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In memory of Elizabeth Robertson Boatner of Mount Pleasant. |
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In memory of Ashantay Renee Gray Bouchon of Paris. |
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In memory of Dean Vincent Grossnickle. |
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Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 4061. |
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Paying tribute to the life of Dr. Hector P. Garcia on the third Wednesday of September in 2007 and in 2008. |
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Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 4091. |
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In memory of Herriford "John" Williams of New Waverly. |
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In memory of Lloyd R. Smith of Collinsville. |
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Honoring Dr. Charles Florio of Mt. Pleasant on his retirement as president of Northeast Texas Community College. |
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Instructing the enrolling clerk of the House to make corrections in H.B. No. 472. |
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Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2605. |
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Instructing the enrolling clerk of the House to make corrections in H.B. No. 2563. |
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Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1031. |
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Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make corrections in H.B. No. 12. |
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Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make corrections in H.B. No. 1977. |
