81R37820 MG-D
 
  By: Chavez H.R. No. 3018
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Raymundo Velarde was named Outstanding Lawyer at the
  Law Day Dinner and Awards Presentation hosted by the El Paso Bar
  Association on May 9, 2009; and
         WHEREAS, An attorney in private practice, Mr. Velarde is a
  graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and of Boston College
  Law School; his practice includes criminal law, personal injury,
  and federal criminal law; and
         WHEREAS, The Law Day Dinner provides an opportunity for
  members of the El Paso Bar Association to honor lawyers and others
  for their professional achievements, service to the legal
  profession, and contributions to their community, and Mr. Velarde
  is a most deserving recipient of this impressive accolade; and
         WHEREAS, Through his dedicated efforts, Ray Velarde has
  garnered the respect and admiration of his colleagues, and he may
  take justifiable pride in his notable accomplishments; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Raymundo Velarde on his receipt of
  the Outstanding Lawyer Award from the El Paso Bar Association and
  extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
  happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Velarde as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.