WHEREAS, It Is with Great Pride That the Texas Senate

By: Patterson S.R. No. 882 SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It is with great pride that the Texas Senate welcomes Michelle Hatmaker, Mrs. Texas 1993, on her visit to the capital city, May 26 and 27, 1993; and WHEREAS, A 31-year-old Galveston community leader, Mrs. Hatmaker was crowned Mrs. Texas 1993 on February 1 at a pageant in Houston; and WHEREAS, Michelle Hatmaker is a woman of many talents who has learned to artfully balance a multifaceted career and family life; she is married to Dr. Roy Hatmaker, a chiropractic physician, and the couple has two sons, Daniel, age 9, and Jonathan, age 5; and WHEREAS, Well known as an active civic leader, Michelle devotes much of her time to organizations that serve the community; formerly the public relations chairperson for the Rotary Club, she is a member of the Junior League, serves on the Board of Directors of the West Isle Little League, and is on the Board of Trustees of United Way; and WHEREAS, She also takes an active role in her husband's practice, using her paralegal training when she deals with insurance companies, workers' compensation, and attorneys; and WHEREAS, In addition to her many commitments in Galveston, Mrs. Hatmaker travels the State of Texas making volunteer appearances at civic, cultural, and charitable events; and WHEREAS, Gracious, charming, and hardworking, Michelle Hatmaker is an exemplary lady who has brought pride to her family and to the State of Texas; in October of this year, Michelle will represent the State of Texas in the Mrs. America Pageant; and WHEREAS, Accomplished, intelligent, generous, and compassionate, Michelle Hatmaker is a role model for us all, and her worthy endeavors in the community reflect her dedication to others and to the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 73rd Legislature, hereby extend hospitality and a warm welcome to Michelle Hatmaker, Mrs. Texas 1993, and congratulate her on her exceptional achievements; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

______President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 7, 1993.

______Secretary of the Senate

______Member, Texas Senate