By Danburg H.C.R. No. 71 74R2923 SAJ-D CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Legislature are proud to 1-2 commend the Honorable Michael A. Andrews for his many years of 1-3 outstanding service to the people of Texas; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Andrews received his 1-5 undergraduate degree in history from The University of Texas at 1-6 Austin before going on to earn a law degree from Southern Methodist 1-7 University School of Law; and 1-8 WHEREAS, He began his distinguished career in public life in 1-9 1972 as an assistant district attorney in Harris County, where he 1-10 worked for four years as a prosecutor in the special crimes 1-11 division before entering a successful career in private practice; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, Deeply committed to public service, Congressman 1-14 Andrews was first elected to serve in the United States Congress in 1-15 1982 and earned reelection to each subsequent term, serving the 1-16 citizens of the 25th Congressional District with integrity and 1-17 distinction for the past 12 years; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Recognized as a leader among the younger members of 1-19 congress, he was elected president of his freshman Democratic class 1-20 and went on to demonstrate his expertise in budgetary matters as an 1-21 esteemed member of the House Ways and Means Committee and its 1-22 health subcommittee; in recognition of his work for fiscal 1-23 responsibility, he was appointed to both the Joint Economic 1-24 Committee and the House Committee on the Budget; and 2-1 WHEREAS, His congressional career has been marked by many 2-2 noteworthy accomplishments; a leader in the area of health care 2-3 reform, he coauthored the Managed Competition Act, which has been 2-4 heralded as one of the most significant proposals ever offered to 2-5 reduce health care costs; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Congressman Andrews has demonstrated an abiding 2-7 commitment to women's and family issues as well, and his 2-8 outstanding work on the Freedom of Choice Act and in the areas of 2-9 family medical leave and child support enforcement have earned him 2-10 both the "Good Guy" and "Man of the Year" awards from the Texas 2-11 Women's Political Caucus; and 2-12 WHEREAS, He also eloquently expressed the district's concerns 2-13 when he fought to keep the Shuttle and Space Station Freedom 2-14 projects at the Johnson Space Center and when he promoted the Space 2-15 Grant College Act, which would enhance educational and 2-16 technological efforts related to space exploration; and 2-17 WHEREAS, Congressman Andrews has been an articulate spokesman 2-18 for a variety of other concerns as well, sponsoring bills to 2-19 improve our nation's child welfare laws, promote the use of 2-20 alternative fuels, ensure historic preservation, and provide needed 2-21 tax relief for individuals and small business; and 2-22 WHEREAS, In recognition of his exemplary service to his state 2-23 and nation, he has been honored with several prestigious accolades, 2-24 and in 1990 he was named one of Congress's Rising Stars by the 2-25 National Journal; and 2-26 WHEREAS, In addition to his prominent career as a statesman, 2-27 Representative Andrews is well regarded in the Houston community 3-1 for his successful career as an attorney; and 3-2 WHEREAS, Throughout his many endeavors, he has enjoyed the 3-3 love and support of his wife, Ann Bowman Andrews, and the couple's 3-4 two fine children, Caroline and Emily; and 3-5 WHEREAS, A man of great vision, Congressman Andrews has 3-6 demonstrated admirable perseverance and dedication in promoting 3-7 legislation to benefit all Texans throughout his congressional 3-8 career; at this time, it is indeed fitting that the members of the 3-9 Texas Legislature recognize him for his exceptional and lasting 3-10 contributions to the people of this state; now, therefore, be it 3-11 RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas, 3-12 Regular Session, 1995, hereby commend United States Representative 3-13 Michael A. Andrews for his outstanding service to the Congress of 3-14 the United States and extend best wishes to him for his continued 3-15 success and happiness; and, be it further 3-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-17 prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas 3-18 House of Representatives and Senate.