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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Raymundo Velarde was named Outstanding Lawyer at the |
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Law Day Dinner and Awards Presentation hosted by the El Paso Bar |
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Association on May 9, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, An attorney in private practice, Mr. Velarde is a |
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graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and of Boston College |
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Law School; his practice includes criminal law, personal injury, |
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and federal criminal law; and |
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WHEREAS, The Law Day Dinner provides an opportunity for |
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members of the El Paso Bar Association to honor lawyers and others |
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for their professional achievements, service to the legal |
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profession, and contributions to their community, and Mr. Velarde |
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is a most deserving recipient of this impressive accolade; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his dedicated efforts, Ray Velarde has |
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garnered the respect and admiration of his colleagues, and he may |
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take justifiable pride in his notable accomplishments; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Raymundo Velarde on his receipt of |
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the Outstanding Lawyer Award from the El Paso Bar Association and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and |
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happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Velarde as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |