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Commending Hallie Ward Edwards on her thirty-ninth birthday; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Hallie Ward Edwards, the very capable and charming photographer for the House of Representatives, will celebrate her thirty-ninth birthday on February 10, 2001; and

WHEREAS, she is quite special to the members of this body whom she has served for the past nine years, and her longevity reflects her extensive knowledge and ability in the art of photography and her tremendous dedication and good nature; and

WHEREAS, Hallie is accomplished in many fields other than photography, and she enjoys folk art painting, is an avid tennis player, and plays the guitar in her spare time; and

WHEREAS, more recently, Hallie has taken up the demanding game of golf, and she has already scored a hole-in-one on the very rigorous Bobby Jones Golf Course; and

WHEREAS, Hallie reports that she explored skeet shooting at Callaway Gardens where on her first try she shot 22 out of 25, all in keeping with this lady's fabulous good luck; and

WHEREAS, she recently purchased a place of her own and has learned all sorts of new trades as a homeowner, but Hallie is especially proud of her new 20' by 24' deck that she personally engineered and built, complete with a significant stringer of steps!

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body recognizes and commends Hallie Ward Edwards on her terrific talent as the House photographer and her wonderful attitude and kind assistance to all she serves and expresses to her their deep appreciation and their heartiest congratulations on her thirty-ninth year!

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Hallie Ward Edwards.