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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 521
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Governor Bill Richardson, of the State of New Mexico, |
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for his many accomplishments and takes pleasure in welcoming him |
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to the capital of the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Recently reelected to a second term as governor of |
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his state by the largest margin of victory in New Mexico's history, |
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Governor Richardson has enjoyed an exceptionally productive and |
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fulfilling career in public service, in addition to his successful |
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work in former positions in academia and the private sector; and |
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WHEREAS, Governor Richardson has led New Mexico to a position |
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of national leadership in job growth and economic momentum; under |
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his leadership, the state has attained a balanced budget and has |
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the highest budget reserves in the state's history; and |
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WHEREAS, Prior to his election as governor, he served the |
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citizens of northern New Mexico for 15 years as a representative of |
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the 3rd Congressional District, one of the most ethnically diverse |
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in the nation; during his tenure in the United States Congress, |
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he served as a special envoy on numerous sensitive international |
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missions, including successfully winning the release of hostages |
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and American servicemen in North Korea, Iraq, and Cuba; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1997, Governor Richardson was appointed |
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United States Ambassador to the United Nations; while serving |
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in that position, he addressed many difficult challenges around |
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the world; he served as an advocate for universal human rights, |
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fought to increase awareness of the status of women in places |
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such as Afghanistan, staunchly stood for international fair |
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labor standards, and addressed such issues as global warming; |
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in recognition of his concern for human rights abuses and his |
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diplomatic work, he has been nominated several times for the |
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Nobel Peace Prize; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1998, Governor Richardson was unanimously |
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confirmed by the United States Senate as Secretary of Energy, |
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a position in which he championed environmental responsibility |
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and clean and renewable technologies that will reduce our reliance |
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on foreign resources; he also created a better working environment |
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and further accountability at the Department of Energy; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby commend Governor Bill Richardson |
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for his exceptional accomplishments on behalf of the citizens |
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of New Mexico and the United States and extend to him a heartfelt |
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welcome to Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Ellis, Shapleigh, Van de Putte |
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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 March 19, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |