H.R. No. 1422



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The House of Representatives is pleased to recognize  
Larry and Joanne Doherty on their receipt of a Distinguished 
Service Award from the Houston Alumni Organization; and
	WHEREAS, The Dohertys were honored at the Houston Alumni 
Organization Awards Dinner on April 11, 2003, at the University 
Hilton Hotel; and
	WHEREAS, The Distinguished Service Award is given each year 
to the University of Houston (UH) alumni who exemplify exceptional 
leadership and loyalty to their alma mater and the Houston Alumni 
Organization; the men and women selected for these prestigious 
tributes have been unwavering in their service and support in 
behalf of UH; and
	WHEREAS, Obtaining both his bachelor of science and his law 
degrees at UH, Mr. Doherty is board certified in probate and 
estates; he is a partner in Doherty Long Wagner, LLP; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Doherty received her law degree from UH and 
recently retired from active practice; her contributions to her 
community include work with the Greater Houston Women's Foundation 
and serving as chair of the Harris County Education Foundation; and
	WHEREAS, The Dohertys' commitment to their profession and to 
the university is reflected in the establishment of the Larry and 
Joanne Doherty Chair in Legal Ethics at the UH Law Center; through 
their outstanding leadership and exceptional efforts they have 
contributed greatly to the University of Houston and their 
community, and they truly merit special recognition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Larry and Joanne Doherty on their 
receipt of a Distinguished Service Award from the Houston Alumni 
Organization and extend to them best wishes for success and 
happiness in their future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Doherty as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Wong

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1422 was adopted by the House on May 
28, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House