H.R. No. 1002



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Paul D. Cook of Austin is an exemplary Texan whose 
notable public service with the Texas Board of Professional 
Engineers (TBPE) truly merits special praise; and
	WHEREAS, Since joining the organization in 1985 as an 
investigator, Mr. Cook has directed the compliance and enforcement 
division and ably represented TBPE in such vital initiatives as the 
North American Free Trade Agreement and the National Council of 
Examiners for Engineering and Surveying;  he has shared his 
impressive leadership abilities and vision as assistant executive 
director since accepting that position in 2002, and functions as 
the board's representative at conferences held throughout the state 
and nation; and
	WHEREAS, Before coming to the TBPE, this highly regarded 
state employee excelled in another career as a special agent with 
the United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations for 
more than two decades; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Cook enjoys the love and 
support of his devoted wife, Patty, and a close-knit circle of 
family and friends; and
	WHEREAS, Paul Cook has established an enviable record of 
dedication to the citizens of the Lone Star State and it is a 
distinct pleasure to join in honoring him at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Paul D. Cook for his exceptional service 
to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Cook as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                 Smith of Harris

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1002 was adopted by the House on April 
22, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House