R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Mario Salas has demonstrated a deep commitment to 1-2 the San Antonio community as a candidate for the city council, and 1-3 his efforts are indeed worthy of special legislative recognition; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, A democratic form of government depends on the 1-6 informed participation of its people, and foremost among the 1-7 system's participants are those dedicated men and women who are 1-8 willing to make the sacrifices necessary to take on the role of 1-9 public servant; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The demands of the electoral process are great, and 1-11 candidates may continually find their resolve threatened during the 1-12 many twists and turns of the campaign trail; yet the difficulty of 1-13 this process is rivalled only by its importance, for it is through 1-14 the vigorous and public debate about issues that the seeds of 1-15 progress are sown; and 1-16 WHEREAS, In taking on this difficult challenge, Mario Salas 1-17 has joined the proud tradition of citizen leadership that has been 1-18 our nation's trademark for more than two centuries, and he can take 1-19 justifiable pride in the role that he has played in this noble 1-20 legacy; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby commend Mario Salas for his exemplary civic 1-23 involvement and extend to him warmest best wishes for the future; 1-24 and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for Mr. Salas as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-3 House of Representatives. McClendon _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 943 was adopted by the House on May 23, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House