H.R. No. 1386
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Terry W. Hammond of El Paso has distinguished
  himself as a talented attorney throughout his outstanding legal
  career; and
         WHEREAS, The president of Hammond Townsend Allala, PLLC,
  Mr. Hammond specializes in guardianship law and is nationally known
  for his advocacy of elderly and incapacitated persons; he and his
  cases have been featured on numerous television and radio reports,
  including NBC's Dateline, as well as in several publications, such
  as the New York Times, the Houston Chronicle, the Dallas Morning
  News, and the Wall Street Journal; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Hammond has given of his time and talents as a
  conference presenter, as an expert witness, and as an active member
  of several professional organizations; he is the current executive
  director for the National Guardianship Association, a member of the
  board of the Texas Guardianship Association, and the chairman of
  the Texas Guardianship Advisory Board; he was also a featured
  speaker at a San Antonio conference, Docket Call in Probate Court,
  with a presentation titled "Multi-Jurisdictional Issues in Probate
  and Guardianship"; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Hammond sets an example of professional
  excellence to which his fellow attorneys may aspire, and he may
  reflect with pride on a career that is full of meaningful
  accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Terry W. Hammond on his many
  professional achievements and extend to him best wishes for the
  future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Hammond as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Chavez
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1386 was adopted by the House on April
  19, 2007, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House