H.R. No. 1226
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, On October 18, 1997, Raschel Alison Richter and James Prescott York will
embark on a new and exciting journey in life when they are united as husband and wife at St.
Peter's Lutheran Church in Washington County; and
WHEREAS, The couple began dating in 1989; over the next few years their blossoming
relationship grew in mutual respect, affection, and understanding, and on October 3, 1996,
Mr. York's proposal of marriage was warmly accepted by Ms. Richter; and
WHEREAS, The newlyweds will reside in Somerville, living in the house in which Mr. York
was born, and through their deep dedication to one another they have forged a sound foundation
on which to build their life together; and
WHEREAS, The decision to enter into marriage is a profound and powerful expression of
commitment, and the lifelong fulfillment of this sacred vow is one of the most meaningful
experiences possible; at the same time, the tradition of the wedding ceremony is a joyous public
affirmation of love, and this celebration nurtures and strengthens not only husband and wife but
also their friends, family, and community; and
WHEREAS, In joining together in wedlock, Scott York and Raschel Richter will not only
imbue their own lives with new richness and radiance but will also bring great joy and
inspiration to their many friends and loved ones, and it is indeed a privilege to commemorate this
auspicious occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas Legislature hereby
congratulate Raschel Alison Richter and James Prescott York on the occasion of their wedding
and extend to them 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 the couple as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Kubiak
Laney
Alexander
Allen
Alvarado
Averitt
Bailey
Berlanga
Bonnen
Bosse
Brimer
Burnam
Carter
Chavez
Chisum
Christian
Clark
Coleman
Cook
Corte
Counts
Crabb
Craddick
Cuellar
Culberson
Danburg
Davila
Davis
Delisi
Denny
Driver
Dukes
Dunnam
Dutton
Edwards
Ehrhardt
Eiland
Elkins
Farrar
Finnell
Flores
Gallego
Galloway
Gutierrez
Haggerty
Hamric
Hartnett
Hawley
Heflin
Hernandez
Hightower
Hilbert
Hilderbran
Hill
Hinojosa
Hirschi
Hochberg
Hodge
Holzheauser
Horn
Howard
Hunter
Hupp
Isett
Jackson
Janek
Jones of Lubbock
Jones of Dallas
Junell
Kamel
Keel
Keffer
King
Krusee
Kubiak
Kuempel
Lewis of Tarrant
Lewis of Orange
Longoria
Luna
McCall
McClendon
McReynolds
Madden
Marchant
Oliveira
Olivo
Palmer
Patterson
Pickett
Pitts
Place
Price
Puente
Rabuck
Ramsay
Rangel
Raymond
Reyna of Bexar
Reyna of Dallas
Rhodes
Rodriguez
Roman
Sadler
Seaman
Serna
Shields
Siebert
Smith
Smithee
Solis
Solomons
Staples
Stiles
Swinford
Talton
Telford
Thompson
Tillery
Torres
Turner of Coleman
Turner of Harris
Uher
Van de Putte
Walker
West
Williams
Garcia
Giddings
Glaze
Goodman
Goolsby
Gray
Greenberg
Grusendorf
Maxey
Merritt
Moffat
Moreno
Mowery
Naishtat
Nixon
Oakley
Williamson
Wilson
Wise
Wohlgemuth
Wolens
Woolley
Yarbrough
Zbranek
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1226 was adopted by the House on May 29, 1997, by a non-record
vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House