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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 629
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Austin Young Lawyers Association on the occasion of |
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its 50th anniversary, which is being celebrated April 17, 2009; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, An affiliate of the Texas Young Lawyers |
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Association and the Young Lawyer Division of the American Bar |
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Association, the Austin Young Lawyers Association is known for |
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its tradition of excellent service to the law profession and to |
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the community; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of the association share a vision of |
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justice through service, and its talented and energetic young |
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lawyers have made a difference in the legal profession and the |
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Austin community by planning and implementing a wide range of |
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projects; and |
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WHEREAS, Projects sponsored by the association include |
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Vote-America, which is presented to high school seniors to |
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explain the importance of voting, and They Had a Dream Too, which |
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enlightens students about the role students played in the civil |
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rights movement; and |
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WHEREAS, The association also hosts Christmas for Kids, |
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which is a party for local foster children, and Holiday Baskets, |
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which provides food and gifts to families in need during the |
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holiday season; and |
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WHEREAS, Membership in the association is open to any |
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lawyer who is 36 years of age or younger, or who has been licensed |
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to practice law for less than three years, and the organization |
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boasts more than 1,000 members and close to 20 annual service and |
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member projects; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Austin Young Lawyers Association |
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on its 50 years of outstanding service to the community and to the |
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legal profession; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this association. |
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Watson |
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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 April 15, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |