TITLE: Congratulating Jonathan and Melissa English on the birth of their daughter, Sarah Rose English.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jonathan and Melissa English on the birth of their daughter, Sarah Rose English.

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WHEREAS, Just when Jon and Melissa English thought life couldn't possibly get any sweeter, their daughter, Sarah Rose English, entered this world and proved them wrong; and WHEREAS, Sarah weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 19 inches in length when she made her much-anticipated debut on April 20, 2013, at 2:24 p.m.; although three weeks earlier than expected, her arrival was judged to be precisely on time by her delighted parents; and WHEREAS, Her mother and father have many friends in the Capitol Complex, as the pair first became acquainted while working as house sergeants during a legislative session; Mr. English later went on to serve as chief of staff for State Representative Debbie Riddle and has since completed law school; and WHEREAS, Distinguished as the only daughter in the English family, Sarah has received a hearty welcome from her older brothers, five-year-old Jackson Creed English and two-and-a-half-year-old Joseph David English, both of whom cheerfully took to doting on her when she was just a few hours old; of late, a new ritual has developed among the siblings, with Jack holding Sarah on the couch and Joe sitting as close as he possibly can; nestled in this manner, Jack spins tales of Princess Sarah, Prince Joe, and Prince Jackson having magical adventures together in faraway lands that always come complete with a happy ending; and WHEREAS, Also sharing in the pleasure of this blessed event is baby Sarah's namesake, Sarah Rose DiMarco Shipman, a former college roommate of Ms. English and the sister she never had; Ms. Shipman was chosen as godmother to Joe and no doubt she will play a significant role in the life of Sarah Rose English as well; beloved by the Englishes for her strength, beauty, intelligence, grace, and intense loyalty, Ms. Shipman is everything they hope their infant daughter becomes; and WHEREAS, The household's motto, "To Be All of Us, For Forever"--which was drawn from Mr. English's nervous but heartfelt marriage proposal--acquires special significance with Sarah's birth, as it marks the completion of this close-knit family; while Sarah explores the journey of life and all its myriad wonders, she will surely thrive in the warm embrace of those who surround her, to whom she has brought such great and abiding joy; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby officially welcome Sarah Rose English as a new citizen of Texas and congratulate Jonathan and Melissa English on the birth of their baby girl; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a formal copy of this resolution be prepared for the English family as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Riddle Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2685 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House