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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 468
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to join
 1-4     the citizens of El Paso in recognizing Jesse O. Lascano for his
 1-5     unwavering dedication to making a difference in his community, his
 1-6     state, and his nation; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, A graduate of Park College, he earned a bachelor of
 1-8     science degree in social psychology, a master of arts in counseling
 1-9     from Webster University, and an associate of applied science in
1-10     human services/substance abuse from El Paso Community College; and
1-11           WHEREAS, A highly decorated Vietnam veteran, he valiantly
1-12     served his country as a member of the United States Army for nearly
1-13     23 years; and
1-14           WHEREAS, His varied interests and educational background
1-15     have led to his involvement in numerous community organizations; he
1-16     is a member of The Foster Grandparents Program, Citizens Advisory
1-17     Committee to the Chief of Police, and the Tejano Democrats El Paso
1-18     chapter; he served as vice chair for Programs of the Associacion
1-19     de Lideres Mexico-Americanos, chair of the Police Central Regional
1-20     Command Citizen Advisory Board, and trainer with The Gang Ministry
1-21     Diocese of El Paso; and
1-22           WHEREAS, The writer and founder of Operation Alley CAT,
 2-1     Mr. Lascano is also affiliated with the National and Texas
 2-2     Associations of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, the Mexican
 2-3     American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and the Junior College
 2-4     Student Personnel Association of Texas; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, The diverse and noteworthy achievements of this
 2-6     distinguished gentleman have contributed immeasurably to the
 2-7     growth and progress of El Paso; now, therefore, be it
 2-8           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-9     77th Legislature, hereby express its heartfelt appreciation to
2-10     Jesse O. Lascano for dedication to his country and the citizens
2-11     of El Paso; and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
2-13     as an expression of esteem and high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-14                                                               Shapleigh
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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 March 14, 2001.
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2-21                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-23                                           Member, Texas Senate