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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Honorable Paul Moreno for his many years of |
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outstanding service to his constituents and to our state; and |
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WHEREAS, Representative Paul Moreno is a native of El Paso, |
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where he grew up in El Segundo Barrio; following his graduation |
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from high school, he served the nation for six years as a member |
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of the United States Marine Corps before earning a bachelor's |
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degree from The University of Texas at El Paso; and |
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WHEREAS, First elected to the Texas House of Representatives |
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in 1967, Representative Moreno became the longest-serving Hispanic |
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elected official in the nation; he is a veteran of 20 regular |
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legislative sessions, and he served as dean of the Texas House of |
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Representatives; and |
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WHEREAS, Representative Moreno is committed to the |
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proposition that every citizen is entitled to effective legal |
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representation, and to that end, he cofounded El Paso Legal |
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Assistance; he is also a founding member of the Tejano Democrats; |
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throughout his tenure in the legislature, he has given voice to |
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the poor, the disabled, and the disenfranchised; and |
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WHEREAS, Representative Moreno was considered by many to |
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be the "Conscience of the House" because of his passionate |
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advocacy for those less fortunate; a dedicated and commendable |
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public servant, he is respected and admired by his colleagues, |
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and the Texas House of Representatives is a better place for |
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having benefitted from his many years of service within it; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby |
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commend Representative Paul Moreno on his many achievements and |
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contributions as a member of the Texas House of Representatives |
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and extend to him sincere gratitude for his exemplary service and |
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his commitment to our state; 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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Shapleigh |
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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 January 13, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |