81R36305 CBE-D By: Farabee H.R. No. 2556 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to express its gratitude to Tom Whatley, director of the House Research Organization, whose hard work throughout this legislative session has greatly benefited the members of this chamber; and WHEREAS, The House Research Organization provides factual and analytical information about house legislation; its concisely formatted reports and digests cover nearly 1,000 bills and joint resolutions each session, and during the interim, it continues to produce special reports on a wide range of timely issues; and WHEREAS, This skilled professional has demonstrated tireless commitment in behalf of the 81st Legislature, and his outstanding contributions to state government indeed merit special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commend Tom Whatley for his dedicated service as a legislative employee; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Whatley as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.