89R10413 BK-D
By: Vasut H.R. No. 145
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Patricia Thompson celebrated a joyous milestone in
her life on October 26, 2024, when she became a naturalized citizen
of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, "Trish" Thompson arrived in the U.S. from Canada as
an employee of the Dow Chemical Company in 2006, and she soon fell
in love with Texas and especially Brazoria County; within a few
weeks, she had become enamored with the natural beauty and sense of
community found on the Texas coast, and she went on to develop many
close friendships among her new neighbors; and
WHEREAS, While in Texas, she met her future husband, Jeffery
Thompson; the pair exchanged wedding vows in 2012, and she has
happily embraced her role as a stepmother to his two daughters; in
2018, she accepted a position with MEGlobal, which allowed her to
support the company's operations in both Canada and the United
States, her adopted country; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Thompson began the process of applying for U.S.
citizenship in 2023 and completed her civics test on September 20,
2024, just five days before her birthday; she became a naturalized
citizen on October 26 of that year, and she is being recognized for
this achievement on the occasion of Brazoria County Day at the State
Capitol on February 25, 2025; and
WHEREAS, A proud Texan by choice, Trish Thompson has made a
new life for herself as an American citizen and a valued member of
the Brazoria County community, and it is a pleasure to join in
honoring her for all that she has accomplished; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Patricia Thompson on becoming a
naturalized citizen of the United States of America and extend to
her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the
years to come; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Thompson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.