H.R. No. 875
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Deputy Mayor Cedric Cirasa of Villefranche-sur-Mer,
France, is experiencing the culture, heritage, and institutions of
the Lone Star State firsthand as he visits the State Capitol in
Austin on March 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cirasa previously served as deputy mayor of
Nice; with his recent promotion to deputy mayor of
Villefranche-sur-Mer, he also takes on the role of minister of
tourism and culture; and
WHEREAS, Villefranche-sur-Mer is set along the beautiful
coastal region of the Mediterranean known as the Cote d'Azur,
between the city of Nice and the principality of Monaco; it has a
long and colorful history that began even before the Roman Empire,
and today the city's cobbled streets and red-tiled roofs still have
a charmingly medieval atmosphere; now a popular resort welcoming
more than a million tourists a year, the city is known for its close
ties to the United States; the U.S. Navy has a long association with
the city, and Mr. Cirasa was in charge of a recent commemoration of
World War II and of the U.S. Navy's role in that conflict; and
WHEREAS, By visiting the State Capitol, Mr. Cirasa is helping
to build stronger ties of friendship and mutual respect between the
citizens of his lovely city and the proud residents of the Lone Star
State, and it is most fitting that he should be extended the status
of honorary Texan; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Cedric Cirasa as an honorary Texan
with all the perquisites and privileges accorded to those
individuals native to this great state and extend to him sincere
best wishes for a meaningful and memorable visit to Austin; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Cirasa as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Kleinschmidt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 875 was adopted by the House on March
25, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House