R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Albert G. Valadez of Fort Stockton made significant 1-2 contributions to the Lone Star State during his productive tenure 1-3 as district attorney for the 83rd Judicial District; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Formerly an assistant district attorney, this 1-5 notable Texan became district attorney on April 1, 1992, and during 1-6 his first term, Mr. Valadez ably represented the state in more than 1-7 three dozen jury trials, as well as making numerous appearances at 1-8 the 8th Court of Appeals; and 1-9 WHEREAS, After receiving a report of an escape from the 1-10 Brewster County Jail, Mr. Valadez found evidence of other problems 1-11 at the jail and coordinated a raid on the facility that ultimately 1-12 caused it to be shut down and replaced by a more secure jail, an 1-13 action strongly supported by Brewster County citizens; and 1-14 WHEREAS, In his capacity as district attorney, he played a 1-15 significant role in other high-profile cases, including the 1-16 standoff with members of the Republic of Texas and the trial and 1-17 conviction of the Fort Stockton chief of police; and 1-18 WHEREAS, A native of San Angelo, he earned his bachelor's 1-19 degree from the University of Houston and continued his higher 1-20 education at Texas Southern University, where he attained his law 1-21 degree; and 1-22 WHEREAS, The dedicated individuals who devote their time and 1-23 talents to the impartial application of the law perform a vital 1-24 service, and Albert G. Valadez's many achievements in this regard 2-1 are truly worthy of special legislative recognition; now, 2-2 therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby commend Albert G. Valadez for his notable public 2-5 service as district attorney for the 83rd Judicial District and 2-6 extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it 2-7 further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for Mr. Valadez as an expression of high regard by the 2-10 Texas House of Representatives. Gallego _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 222 was adopted by the House on April 5, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House