1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1077 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is extremely proud 1-4 to recognize Eloy Rodriguez of Laredo, Texas, for being selected 1-5 Accountant Advocate of the Year; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The Laredo Development Foundation's Small 1-7 Business Development Center and the Small Business Administration 1-8 San Antonio District announced Mr. Rodriguez as a winner of this 1-9 prestigious honor in recognition of Small Business Week; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Eloy Rodriguez is a highly capable certified 1-11 public accountant who has earned the confidence and respect of his 1-12 employees and clients alike; opening the office of Eloy Rodriguez 1-13 in February, 1999, he has worked diligently to build a notable firm 1-14 and contribute to the economic vitality of Laredo; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Working closely with the Laredo small business 1-16 community, Mr. Rodriguez has generously donated his time and 1-17 experience to other start-up entreprenuers; his previous 1-18 experience as finance director for the Laredo Housing Authority, 1-19 assistant director for business, auditor in-charge, staff auditor, 1-20 staff accountant, and controller has proven invaluable; and 2-1 WHEREAS, With the support of his family and friends and 2-2 through his own initiative, Mr. Rodriguez has built a thriving 2-3 enterprise that has contributed immeasurably to the economic 2-4 well-being of Laredo and the surrounding area; now, therefore, 2-5 be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 77th Legislature, hereby commend Eloy Rodriguez for his 2-8 outstanding dedication to succeed as a small businessman and 2-9 extend best wishes to him for continued success; and, be it 2-10 further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-12 him as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-13 Zaffirini 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on May 16, 2001. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate