SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 272
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize internationally known attorney and civic leader
J. Michael Solar, who has been named the 2005 Pasadena Independent
School District Distinguished Alumnus; and
	WHEREAS, The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes 
graduates who have excelled in their vocation and civic endeavors 
and whose integrity and standing in the community reflect 
honorably on the Pasadena Independent School District; the award 
will be presented to Michael at a reception hosted by the school 
district's superintendent and trustees on March 3, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Michael is a 1971 graduate of Sam Rayburn High 
School and the first Latino from the high school to receive this 
prestigious award; he earned his undergraduate and law degrees 
from the University of Houston, and he is the principal attorney 
of Solar & Associates, LLP, a litigation law firm based in 
Houston; and
	WHEREAS, He is noted for the active role he played in the 
negotiation and passage of the North American Free Trade 
Agreement and for his strong sense of community through service 
on many local and national boards, including serving as national 
director of the Children's Defense Fund; and
	WHEREAS, Among the many associations that have benefited 
from his wise counsel and expertise are the Senate Hispanic 
Policy Council, the Mexican American Legislative Policy Council, 
the Board of Visitors of M. D. Anderson Hospital, the Catholic 
Endowment Foundation, and numerous educational and financial 
institutions; and
	WHEREAS, A highly respected business and community leader, 
Michael has made many contributions that have benefited the
City of Pasadena, the Houston community, and the State of Texas, 
and he is an exemplary alumnus of the Pasadena Independent School 
District; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend J. Michael Solar for his 
outstanding achievements and extend to him congratulations on 
receiving the Pasadena Independent School District's Distinguished
Alumnus Award; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of high regard 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 February 28, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate