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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Hal Talton has ably served with distinction as chief |
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of staff and general counsel in the office of State Representative |
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Dan Gattis since January 2003, and he truly deserves commendation |
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for the tireless, self-sacrificial, and skilled public service that |
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he has provided to the office of Representative Gattis, the |
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constituents comprising House District 20, and to the entire Great |
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State of Texas during the 78th, 79th, and 80th legislative sessions |
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and all the called sessions and legislative interims during this |
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time period; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Arkansas School of |
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Law at Fayetteville with a doctor of jurisprudence degree, and a |
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graduate of The Texas A&M University System with a master's degree |
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in business administration and a bachelor's degree in business |
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administration, Mr. Talton has consistently exhibited superior |
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skill and knowledge in helping pass Representative Gattis' |
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extensive and positive legislative agenda, including legislation |
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favorably impacting various important public policy issues such as |
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water, the justice system, transportation, health care, and |
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taxpayer rights; and |
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WHEREAS, Recognized for his ability to remain calm and |
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composed in all situations, Mr. Talton has always exhibited the |
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highest ideals of a Christian gentleman, and he has the respect of |
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his office colleagues and from his peers and from members of the |
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legislature throughout the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Raised in a military family, Mr. Talton is always |
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focused on completing the mission at hand to the best of his ability |
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and inspiring others to do likewise; and |
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WHEREAS, Recognized for his approachable demeanor, Mr. |
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Talton has mentored many newcomers to the legislative process, and |
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his efforts are especially recognized during this 80th session when |
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he guided and shaped a brand new staff into a highly effective team |
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known for its skill throughout the Capitol and beyond; and |
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WHEREAS, Hal Talton has demonstrated outstanding |
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professionalism and talents, and his skill and professional |
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dedication are sincerely appreciated; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Hal Talton for his extraordinary public |
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service as chief of staff and general counsel in the office of State |
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Representative Dan Gattis and commend and thank him for his hard |
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work in behalf of the citizens of Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Talton as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Gattis |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2988 was adopted by the House on May |
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28, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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