TITLE: Congratulating Patricia "Trish" Thompson on becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States of America.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Patricia "Trish" Thompson on becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States of America.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Patricia Thompson celebrated a joyous milestone in her life on October 26, 2024, when she became a naturalized citizen of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, "Trish" Thompson arrived in the U.S. from Canada as an employee of the Dow Chemical Company in 2006, and she soon fell in love with Texas and especially Brazoria County; within a few weeks, she had become enamored with the natural beauty and sense of community found on the Texas coast, and she went on to develop many close friendships among her new neighbors; and WHEREAS, While in Texas, she met her future husband, Jeffery Thompson; the pair exchanged wedding vows in 2012, and she has happily embraced her role as a stepmother to his two daughters; in 2018, she accepted a position with MEGlobal, which allowed her to support the company's operations in both Canada and the United States, her adopted country; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Thompson began the process of applying for U.S. citizenship in 2023 and completed her civics test on September 20, 2024, just five days before her birthday; she became a naturalized citizen on October 26 of that year, and she is being recognized for this achievement on the occasion of Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol on February 25, 2025; and WHEREAS, A proud Texan by choice, Trish Thompson has made a new life for herself as an American citizen and a valued member of the Brazoria County community, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring her for all that she has accomplished; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Patricia Thompson on becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States of America and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the years to come; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Thompson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Vasut Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 145 was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House