By: Ellis S.R. No. 317 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Edward F. Fernandes who was recently named a partner in 1-4 the law firm of Weil, Gotshal and Manges; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A 1983 graduate of Columbia University School of Law, 1-6 Mr. Fernandes was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1983 and the 1-7 Texas Bar in 1985; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A brilliant litigator, Edward Fernandes has 1-9 successfully defended many diverse foreign and domestic corporate 1-10 clients for his firm; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Fernandes's career has included being an adjunct 1-12 professor of law at the University of Houston Law Center since 1991 1-13 and being a lecturer on deposition techniques for the Houston Bar 1-14 Association; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Noted for his knowledge of the law, Mr. Fernandes 1-16 possesses a dedication to the principles of our judicial system; 1-17 he has earned the respect and friendship of his colleagues; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The ability and wealth of experience that 1-19 Mr. Fernandes has displayed are a most welcome asset to his firm; 1-20 now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-22 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Edward F. Fernandes on his 1-23 promotion to partner in the noteworthy law firm of Weil, Gotshal 2-1 and Manges and wish him continued success in his stellar career; 2-2 and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-4 Mr. Fernandes as an expression of high regard from the 2-5 Texas Senate. 2-6 _____________________________________ 2-7 President of the Senate 2-8 I hereby certify that the 2-9 above Resolution was adopted by 2-10 the Senate on February 24, 1993. 2-11 _____________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 _____________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate