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 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
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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.
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2-20                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-21                                  ______________________________________
2-22                                           Member, Texas Senate