1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 351 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-4 join the Texas Commission on Human Rights in recognizing 1-5 William M. Hale, who retired February 15, 2001, bringing to 1-6 a close a career marked by more than 17 years of exceptional 1-7 service as Executive Director; and 1-8 WHEREAS, As a capable and visionary national and 1-9 international leader in the human rights community over the past 1-10 41 years, Mr. Hale has earned the respect and admiration of all 1-11 those with whom he has worked; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The exemplary public servant has conscientiously 1-13 performed his duties with expert care and dedication making the 1-14 Texas Commission on Human Rights into one of the premier human 1-15 rights commissions in the United States; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Distinguishing himself as a member of the 1-17 International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies 1-18 for 18 years, Mr. Hale served as president for two terms and was 1-19 presented the association's Individual Human Rights Achievement 1-20 Award; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A highly recognized figure in his field, Mr. Hale 1-22 has made many notable achievements throughout his career; he 2-1 helped secure passage of the Texas Fair Housing Act and the 2-2 Texas Commission on Human Rights Act; and 2-3 WHEREAS, This able administrator contributed immeasurably 2-4 to the establishment and progress of the Texas Commission on Human 2-5 Rights through his commitment, leadership, and creativity, and his 2-6 endeavors are truly worthy of legislative recognition; now, 2-7 therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 77th Legislature, hereby commend William M. Hale for his many 2-10 years of exceptional public service and extend best wishes for 2-11 the future; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-13 him as a token of esteem and high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-14 Barrientos 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on February 26, 2001. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate