SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 245

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Gib Walton, who was recently chosen as president-elect 
of the State Bar of Texas; and

	WHEREAS, A partner with Vinson & Elkins LLP, Gib has 
formerly served the State Bar of Texas on its board of directors 
and executive and finance committees; he successfully led the 
State Bar through Sunset Review during the 2003 session of the 
Texas Legislature; and

	WHEREAS, Gib earned a juris doctor degree in 1975 from
The University of Texas School of Law, where he was a Texas Law 
Review editor; he has been board certified in civil trial law by 
the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1982; and

	WHEREAS, Gib is an elected member of the American Board of 
Trial Advocates, the Garland Walker American Inn of Court, and 
the International Society of Barristers; he serves on the boards 
of the Texas Equal Access to Justice Foundation, Methodist 
Hospital, and other community organizations; and

	WHEREAS, Gib has been honored by the State Bar of Texas 
with numerous awards; he has received the Presidents' Award, the 
Judge Sam Williams Leadership Award, and the Michael J. Crowley 
Award for extraordinary commitment and leadership, and he is 
truly worthy of recognition for his efforts; now, therefore, be 
it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Gib Walton 
for dedication to the practice of law and extend congratulations 
to him on being chosen president-elect of the State Bar of Texas; 
and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 15, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate