81R38921 JNC-D By: Brown of Kaufman H.R. No. 2971 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, July 25, 2009, signals the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of Ellen Gale and Caleb Troxclair, for on that day they will exchange their wedding vows and embark on a rewarding journey together as husband and wife; and WHEREAS, Ms. Gale and Mr. Troxclair will be joined in matrimony in the garden of Wine & Roses Hotel and Spa in Lodi, California; sharing in the celebration are their parents, Rex and Susan Gale and Noel and Mary Troxclair, as well as the bride's brother, Brien, and the groom's sisters, Caitlin and Caneel, and nieces, Clair and Sadie June; and WHEREAS, The two met in the office of State Representative Phil King, where he worked as a legislative aide and she served as an intern; when the timing was right, Mr. Troxclair proposed on bended knee at a chapel in San Antonio that will forever hold a special place in their hearts; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, the groom is now director of operations in Representative King's office; he plans to attend St. Mary's University School of Law in the fall; the bride earned her bachelor's degree from The University of Texas and is deputy chief of staff in the office of Representative Betty Brown; and WHEREAS, This blessed event will mark a profound deepening of a relationship that has grown in love, respect, and mutual regard with each passing day, and it is truly a pleasure to honor this special couple; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ellen Gale and Caleb Troxclair on the joyous occasion of their wedding and extend to them warmest best wishes for a lifetime of happiness together; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the bride and groom as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.