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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 275
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize members of the law firm of Orgain, Bell, and Tucker on |
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the grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, William Edmund Orgain began practicing law in |
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Beaumont in 1907; the Bastrop native graduated from |
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The University of Texas and served as state representative for |
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Bastrop County before moving to Beaumont to practice land |
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litigation following the oil discovery at nearby Spindletop; and |
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WHEREAS, William Orgain served on the Texas Supreme Court |
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committee that wrote the original Texas Rules of Civil Procedure |
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in 1941; he built a solid, important legal practice and a firm |
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that continues the tradition begun 100 years ago of placing great |
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value on legal excellence and ethical standards; and |
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WHEREAS, Major T. Bell joined the firm in 1925, and |
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John G. Tucker came in 1933; the firm today handles litigation at |
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trial court and appellate levels in all fields of personal |
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injury, in business, and in labor disputes and has an extensive |
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corporate practice; and |
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WHEREAS, The partners at Orgain, Bell, and Tucker are proud |
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of the firm's history and tradition, and they are active in many |
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current community projects and take leadership roles in local, |
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state, and national bar association activities; and |
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WHEREAS, The success of Orgain, Bell, and Tucker in |
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insurance defense, commercial litigation, utility law, labor |
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law, and medical and legal malpractice is known throughout the |
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state; and |
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WHEREAS, The law firm established by William Orgain in 1907 |
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has enjoyed a longevity and a continuity seldom encountered in |
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the legal profession; Orgain, Bell, and Tucker flourishes today |
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because it has maintained the values established so long ago; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby congratulate the members of the Orgain, |
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Bell, and Tucker law firm on its 100th anniversary and extend to |
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them best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the firm as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Williams |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 19, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |