81R36947 SKB-F
By: Miller of Comal H.C.R. No. 274
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Katherine Riley alleges that:
(1) on March 30, 2008, while Katherine Riley was
walking eastward toward the Capitol Visitors Center on the north
sidewalk of 11th Street between Congress Avenue and Brazos Street
in Austin, Texas, she was struck by a branch that fell from a tree
located on the Texas State Capitol grounds;
(2) as a result of being struck by the branch, Ms.
Riley has incurred significant medical expenses totaling more than
$85,000 for treatment of her injury and rehabilitation; and
(3) Ms. Riley has been unsuccessful in seeking
compensation from the State of Texas for her injury and medical
expenses; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That
Katherine Riley is granted permission to sue the State of Texas and
State Preservation Board subject to Chapter 107, Civil Practice and
Remedies Code; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the executive director of the State
Preservation Board and the attorney general be served process as
provided by Section 107.002(a)(3), Civil Practice and Remedies
Code.