H.R. No. 116



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, An esteemed public member of the Sunset Advisory 
Commission, the Honorable John Shields has a long history of 
working in behalf of his fellow citizens, both in San Antonio and at 
the statewide level; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Shields is held in high regard by his former 
colleagues in the Texas House of Representatives from his decade of 
service as a member of that body, where he first became known for 
his thoroughness and dedication to pursuing fair and sensible 
policy; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Shields has also brought to his work on the 
state's Sunset Advisory Commission his characteristic diligence 
and attention to detail, and these invaluable assets have greatly 
benefited not only his fellow commission members but also citizens 
throughout the state; and
	WHEREAS, Commission observers accustomed to seeing 
Mr. Shields engaged in the rigorous examination of weighty 
documents or a detailed discussion of testimony have at times been 
surprised to find that, despite his businesslike demeanor, the mere 
sight of a chocolate-chip cookie has been known to wreathe this 
serious public servant's face in a joyous smile; and
	WHEREAS, In giving of his time and talents to further the 
important work of the Sunset Advisory Commission, John Shields has 
continued to uphold the high standards of public service for which 
he is known, while contributing immeasurably to the efficiency and 
accountability of state government; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor John Shields for his service on the Sunset 
Advisory Commission and commend him for his dedication to the State 
of Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Shields as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Solomons

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 116 was adopted by the House on 
February 10, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House