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79R611 DS-D

By:  Martinez Fischer                                             H.R. No. 93 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Shelton E. Padgett of San Antonio, whose illustrious 
career embraced many achievements in law and public service, passed 
away on July 31, 2004, at the age of 56; and
	WHEREAS, Born on June 9, 1948, Mr. Padgett was a native of San 
Marcos; he earned a bachelor of science degree from Southwest Texas 
State University and later received a law degree summa cum laude 
from St. Mary's University; his legal ability then won him a 
clerkship with the Texas Supreme Court, a position he held for three 
years before entering the practice of law in the Alamo City; and
	WHEREAS, Held in the highest regard by his professional 
peers, Mr. Padgett was board certified as a labor and employment law 
specialist and was himself a former chair of the Labor Law Advisory 
Commission, which issues such certifications for the Texas Board of 
Legal Specialization; he was a fellow of the San Antonio and Texas 
Bar Foundations and at the time of his passing was the head of the 
labor and employment law section for the San Antonio office of Akin, 
Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Padgett gained further prominence through his 
involvement in municipal government; he was the current chair of 
the board of the VIA Transit System and a director of the Austin-San 
Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District and San Antonio 
Mobility Coalition; in addition, he served as a board member of the 
San Antonio Manufacturers Association, Lutheran General Hospital, 
Texas Lyceum, and North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, this esteemed Texan gave critical 
support to a number of political figures, at all levels of 
government, who credit his advice and counsel as an essential 
factor in their electoral success; and
	WHEREAS, Staunchly loyal to his undergraduate alma mater, 
Mr. Padgett served as president of the Alumni Association and as 
trustee of the SWTSU Development Foundation; he was named a 
distinguished alumnus in 2002, and he was instrumental in the 
passage of legislation the following year that changed the name of 
the school to Texas State University--San Marcos; and
	WHEREAS, A gentleman of exceptional attainments who more than 
fulfilled the demanding responsibilities of his myriad leadership 
roles, Shelton Padgett was also a devoted husband and father and a 
true friend to many; his presence will be deeply missed by all who 
were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Shelton E. Padgett and 
extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 
Marie Padgett; to his son, Shelton Edward Padgett, Jr., and his 
daughter, Daniela Padgett; to his sisters, Sharon Johnson and 
Virginia Montgomery; to his uncle and aunt, Carl and A. J. Dobie; 
and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Shelton 
E. Padgett.