81R33958 JGH-D By: Rodriguez H.R. No. 2397 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, June 23, 2009, marks a special milestone for the family of Shila Grace Gill, for on that day this adorable little girl celebrates her second birthday; and WHEREAS, The second child of questionable parents, to wit, Raman Gill and Robert Doggett of Austin, "Shi-Shi" has already proven to be a child with perfect timing, unlike her older sister, Reva Rose, who was born in the middle of a legislative session; indeed, living up to her middle name, Shi-Shi had the grace to be born shortly after the 80th Legislature adjourned sine die, when it was too late for the governor to veto her passage; and WHEREAS, This dynamic and vivacious young Texan has also inherited from her lawyer parents a capacity for guile and cunning, having proven to be an excellent lollipop thief, and though she has not yet learned enough words to engage her parents in verbal combat, she has already proven fully capable of taking bold and decisive physical action to ensure that her wishes are fulfilled; and WHEREAS, Bright, charming, and certain of what she both does and doesn't want, Shila Grace Gill has brought great joy to all those who are privileged to watch her grow and learn, and it is indeed a pleasure to join her family and friends in commemorating Page - 1 - H.R. No. 2397 this exciting event; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Shila Grace Gill on her second birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for a bright and happy future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Shila and her parents as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Page -2 -