1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 525

        1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join

        1-3     the family and friends of Rolando Gonzales Canales of Uvalde in

        1-4     congratulating him on the joyous occasion of his graduation from

        1-5     Saint Edward's University with a bachelor's degree in public

        1-6     administration; and

        1-7           WHEREAS, Born in Uvalde, Texas, on May 4, 1957, Rolando earned

        1-8     his high school diploma from Uvalde High School and received his

        1-9     associate in arts degree from Southwest Texas Junior College; and

       1-10           WHEREAS, Rolando is an outstanding citizen who gives

       1-11     generously of his time and energy to helping others; Rolando's

       1-12     dedication and untold hours of volunteer service have benefitted

       1-13     the Texas Jaycees, El Campo Chamber of Commerce, AIDS Services of

       1-14     Austin's Fundraising Benefit - All Walks of Life, Informe/SIDA,

       1-15     ALLGO, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Mendez Elementary Mentor Program,

       1-16     and the City of Austin LEAPS Leadership Training Program; and

       1-17           WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Rolando is beloved and

       1-18     respected by his family, his friends, and his colleagues at the

       1-19     City of Austin Electric Utility Department, and his graduation is

       1-20     a source of pride to all who know him; now, therefore, be it

       1-21           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

       1-22     75th Legislature, hereby commend Rolando Gonzales Canales on

       1-23     earning a bachelor's degree in public administration from Saint

        2-1     Edward's University and extend to him best wishes for the future;

        2-2     and, be it further

        2-3           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him

        2-4     as an expression of congratulations from the Texas Senate.

        2-5                                                                Gallegos

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        2-7                                          President of the Senate

        2-8                                       I hereby certify that the above

        2-9                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

       2-10                                  on April 17, 1997.

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       2-12                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-14                                           Member, Texas Senate