78R8604 JH-D

By:  Martinez Fischer                                             H.R. No. 552



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Shelton Padgett of San Antonio was recently elected 
chairman of VIA Metropolitan Transit, and this noteworthy occasion 
provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on Mr. Padgett's numerous 
accomplishments; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan graduated from Southwest Texas 
State University (SWT) in 1970 and went on to earn a degree from St. 
Mary's University law school; he has built a successful legal 
career with the San Antonio firm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer &
Feld, LLP, where he is the head of the labor and employment law 
practice group; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Padgett has given generously of his time and 
resources in support of his alma mater by serving as president of 
the SWT Alumni Association in 1977-78 and by establishing the 
organization's permanent fund; in addition, he has been a trustee 
of the school's development foundation since 1979, and he recently  
provided the SWT political science department computer lab with 
$25,000 to support technological training for legal studies and 
political science students; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Padgett has demonstrated a deeply rooted 
commitment to serving others through both his professional and 
civic activities, and it is a pleasure to honor him on his recent 
achievement; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Shelton Padgett on his election as 
chairman of VIA Metropolitan Transit and honor him for his 
outstanding civic contributions; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, Than an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Padgett as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.