H.R. No. 2613 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Elizabeth Kerpon and Henry Farley will begin a new chapter in their lives on June 17, 2017, for on that day they are embarking on their journey together as husband and wife; and WHEREAS, Ms. Kerpon and Mr. Farley are exchanging their vows at St. Ann Catholic Church in Coppell, with the reception to follow at The Room on Main in Dallas; the wedding party is led by matron of honor Morgan Morgan and best man Nate McClafferty; and WHEREAS, A native of Coppell, Ms. Kerpon attended Coppell High School and went on to study at Duke University; there, she captained the women's track and field team, became an Academic All-American, and gave generously of her time to the Duke Catholic Center and Cru campus ministry; after earning her degree in public policy analysis, she joined the office of State Representative Four Price in March 2016 as a legislative assistant and an assistant clerk to the Select Committee on Mental Health; she has since been promoted to senior policy analyst; and WHEREAS, Mr. Farley was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and graduated with high honors from Park Tudor High School; he continued his education at Duke University, where he studied biomedical/medical and mechanical engineering; he also competed on the men's varsity track and field team and was active in the Duke Catholic Center and the Cru campus ministry; following his graduation, he began working at the National Instruments headquarters in Austin and later took on his current role as a sales engineer for the company; and WHEREAS, The wedding of Ms. Kerpon and Mr. Farley is a source of great joy for their family and friends, whose sentiments are best expressed through this traditional Irish wedding blessing: "May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door"; and WHEREAS, Elizabeth Kerpon and Henry Farley have brightened each other's lives with laughter, kindness, and devotion, and the strength of their love and commitment ensures that many more joyful times await them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Elizabeth Kerpon and Henry Farley on their wedding and extend to them sincere best wishes for a lifetime of happiness; 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. Price ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2613 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House