By Gallego                                             H.R. No. 222
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                                 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.