H.R. No. 16 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The retirement of Aurelio "Rudy" Rivas as unit 
supervisor of the Amarillo District Parole Office brings to a close 
an exemplary career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice 
that has spanned more than a quarter century; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed public servant attended West Texas 
State University in Canyon, graduating with a master's degree in 
psychology; Mr. Rivas began his tenure with the department on 
October 24, 1977, and has had a positive influence on the lives of 
countless people over the course of his long and distinguished 
career; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted family man as well, Mr. Rivas and his wife, 
Le, take great pride in their family of three children, Crystal, 
Alex, and Misty, and their two grandchildren, Calvin and Maddie; 
and
	WHEREAS, His local endeavors have included membership in the 
Randall County Republican Party and participation in the Kiwanis 
Club; in retirement Mr. Rivas looks forward to having more time for 
fishing, ice fishing, and visiting the mountains; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Rudy Rivas has adhered to the 
highest standards of professionalism, and he has earned the lasting 
respect of all those who know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Aurelio 
"Rudy" Rivas on his retirement from the Texas Department of 
Criminal Justice and commend him for his steadfast dedication to 
the citizens of the Lone Star State; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Rivas as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                        Craddick

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 16 was adopted by the House on 
September 16, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House