H.R. No. 2569 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, August 20, 2011, signals the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of Tabbetha DuBois and Austin Powers, for on that day they will exchange wedding vows and embark on their journey together as husband and wife; and WHEREAS, The couple's relationship first blossomed in San Antonio, where they met while participating in a kickball league as members of their respective workplace teams; over the course of the season, they formed a close friendship through their shared love of sports, especially University of Texas football games; following a romantic proposal on Lake Norman in North Carolina, they began planning a special wedding ceremony at North Carolina's oldest lighthouse, located on Bald Head Island; and WHEREAS, Because marriage and family form the cornerstone of society, each wedding is cause for splendid celebration, and family and friends gather around the newlywed couple to share with them their many hopes for the future; Ms. DuBois and Mr. Powers have invited relatives and many childhood, college, and workplace friends to be special attendants at their wedding, including maid of honor Kristen Hoy; bridesmaids Amy Casstevens, Ashley Rogers, Aubrie Hardeman, Blythe Hardeman, Courtney Disabato, Elissa Kanatzar, Laura Frank, Liz Crider, and Miranda Todd; flower girl Isabelle Tortorice; best man Will Powers; groomsmen Adam Conine, Bryan Frazier, Grant Mueller, Jacob Saour, John Martin, John Michael Schuelke, Jonathan Wilson, Josh Tortorice, and Steven Sarubbi; ushers Abdul Barazi, Alan Baum, Jamie Weaver, Matt Gentle, and Mike Greaser; and ring bearer Gage Powers; and WHEREAS, Since the summer of 2009, the love, respect, and lasting regard that these two young Texans share have continued to grow, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor this fortunate couple; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Tabbetha DuBois and Austin Powers 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 couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bonnen ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2569 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House