H.R. No. 132
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, First-time author Larry Phifer has fulfilled a dream
and earned acclaim by publishing the children's book World on a
String; and
WHEREAS, The volume combines rhymed couplets by Mr. Phifer
and colorful illustrations by artist Danny Popovici to tell the
story of a boy who finds and then loses a red balloon; its heartfelt
message is designed to help young children understand the concept
of loss; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of El Paso, Mr. Phifer is a real
estate lawyer by profession, but he has crafted children's stories
for many years and has long harbored a passion to publish his work;
he used the Kickstarter website to raise $15,000 to create his own
publishing company, Storytime Works; and
WHEREAS, World on a String is the company's first book, and it
has received a positive response from children, parents, and
educators in the El Paso area, as well as favorable attention from
readers across the nation on the Goodreads and NetGalley websites;
and
WHEREAS, Larry Phifer's creativity and determination have
resulted in the publication of his first book, and he may indeed
take great pride in that notable achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Larry Phifer
on the publication of World on a String and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Phifer as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Moody
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 132 was adopted by the House on July
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House