78R17209 MDM-D
By: Wong 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.