SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 848
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the members of the Thierry family on the grand occasion
	of the Thierry Family Reunion, which is taking place on the
	weekend of June 21 through 23, 2013, in Houston; and
	WHEREAS, The Thierry Family Reunion brings together
	countless descendants of patriarch Louis Thierry, who was born in
	1770 in what is now Saint Landry Parish in Louisiana; he died in
	1834, and today, the 10th-generation descendants of Louis
	Thierry number in the thousands; and
	WHEREAS, This reunion provides a unique opportunity for
	the Thierry descendants to learn more about the history and
	enterprising nature of their forefather; Louis Thierry was the
	son of a slave and became a free man of color, and he used his
	freedom wisely to become a prosperous man, whose livelihood
	included ownership of land and livestock; and
	WHEREAS, From the union of Louis Thierry and his wife,
	Julie Meillon Giroir, 13 children were born; the couple placed
	great value on education and opportunities for their offspring,
	and nearly 180 years since the death of Louis Thierry, the
	Thierry family claims numerous doctors, attorneys, politicians,
	educators, engineers, and other professionals in its midst, and
	all of the family members are hardworking and productive members
	of their communities; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere best wishes to the Thierry
	family for a joyous reunion and for much success in the future;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the Thierry family as an expression of high regard from the Texas
	Senate.
	Ellis
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 8, 2013.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate