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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, First-time author Larry Phifer has fulfilled a dream |
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and earned acclaim by publishing the children's book World on a |
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String; and |
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WHEREAS, The volume combines rhymed couplets by Mr. Phifer |
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and colorful illustrations by artist Danny Popovici to tell the |
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story of a boy who finds and then loses a red balloon; its heartfelt |
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message is designed to help young children understand the concept |
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of loss; and |
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WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of El Paso, Mr. Phifer is a real |
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estate lawyer by profession, but he has crafted children's stories |
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for many years and has long harbored a passion to publish his work; |
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he used the Kickstarter website to raise $15,000 to create his own |
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publishing company, Storytime Works; and |
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WHEREAS, World on a String is the company's first book, and it |
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has received a positive response from children, parents, and |
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educators in the El Paso area, as well as favorable attention from |
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readers across the nation on the Goodreads and NetGalley websites; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Larry Phifer's creativity and determination have |
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resulted in the publication of his first book, and he may indeed |
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take great pride in that notable achievement; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Larry Phifer |
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on the publication of World on a String and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Phifer as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |