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S.C.R. No. 64
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Paul C. Moreno has established an
outstanding record of service not only to the members of his
community but to Texans everywhere during his longstanding tenure
in the Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moreno was born on April 28, 1931, and has been a
lifelong resident of El Paso County where he received both his
primary and secondary education from the El Paso Independent School
District in South El Paso and then went on to serve six years in the
United States Marine Corps, his tour of duty being with the 1st
Marine Division in Korea; and
WHEREAS, As a result of his participation in Korea, and as a
tribute to his service to the country, Mr. Moreno was awarded the
following citations:
1. U.S. Presidential Unit Citation with Two Bronze Stars
2. Korean Presidential Unit Citation with one Oak Leaf
Cluster
3. Korean Service Medal with one Silver and One Bronze Star
4. The National Defense Service Medal
5. Good Conduct Medal; and
WHEREAS, After earning his B.B.A. degree at Texas Western
College, now known as The University of Texas at El Paso, Mr. Moreno
went on to The University of Texas Law School where he prepared for
what would become a long and distinguished career of dedicated
public service, and is currently a member of the State Bar of Texas,
the El Paso Bar Association, the American Judicature Society, and
was co-founder of the El Paso Legal Assistance; and
WHEREAS, He won his first election in 1966 at a time when
Mexican-American legislators were few in numbers and lacking in
influence; today he is considered the "Watch Dog" and the
"Conscience of the House" by his peers and is looked on by the
members of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus as a mentor and
role model who has broken down barriers and opened doors of
opportunity for them as well as for members of the communities they
represent; and
WHEREAS, A passionate and outspoken advocate for the poor,
the disabled, the disenfranchised, and education, he sought and
received committee assignments that allowed him to represent
constituencies whose voices are not always among the most powerful;
currently a member of the Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Committee, he has also served in recent sessions on the
Appropriations Committee as well as the Committee on Higher
Education; and
WHEREAS, Now an elder statesman serving his 18th term in the
House of Representatives and the second most senior House member,
Representative Moreno rightfully has earned the esteem of his
constituents and of his colleagues through the years of his
forthright and uncompromising approach to the ideals of public
service; and
WHEREAS, His achievements as the longest-serving
Mexican-American legislator in Texas history are worthy of
recognition, and his colleagues have proposed naming the state
office building in El Paso in his honor as a fitting tribute; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby extend its appreciation to State Representative Paul C.
Moreno for his years of devotion to public service and encourage the
Texas Building and Procurement Commission to name the state office
building in El Paso the Paul C. Moreno State Office Building; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That the secretary of state forward an official
copy of this resolution to the chair and executive director of the
Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 64 was adopted by the Senate
on June 2, 2003.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 64 was adopted by the House
on June 2, 2003.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor