R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas 1-2 is proud to join the Texas Commission on Human Rights in 1-3 recognizing William M. Hale, who retired February 15, 2001, 1-4 bringing to a close a career marked by more than 17 years of 1-5 exceptional service as executive director; and 1-6 WHEREAS, As a capable and visionary national and 1-7 international leader in the human rights community over the past 41 1-8 years, Mr. Hale has earned the respect and admiration of all those 1-9 with whom he has worked; and 1-10 WHEREAS, This exemplary public servant has conscientiously 1-11 performed his duties with expert care and dedication, making the 1-12 Texas Commission on Human Rights into one of the premier human 1-13 rights commissions in the United States; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Distinguishing himself as a member of the 1-15 International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies for 18 1-16 years, Mr. Hale served as president for two terms and was presented 1-17 the association's Individual Human Rights Achievement Award; and 1-18 WHEREAS, A highly recognized figure in his field, Mr. Hale 1-19 has made many notable achievements throughout his career; he helped 1-20 secure passage of the Texas Fair Housing Act and the Commission on 1-21 Human Rights Act; and 1-22 WHEREAS, This able administrator contributed immeasurably to 1-23 the establishment and progress of the Texas Commission on Human 1-24 Rights through his commitment, leadership, and creativity, and his 2-1 endeavors are truly worthy of 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 William M. Hale for his many years of 2-5 exceptional public service and extend to him sincere best wishes in 2-6 the future; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for him as an expression of high regard by the Texas House 2-9 of Representatives. Naishtat _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 541 was adopted by the House on May 16, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House