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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1042
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize John C. Padalino, an exemplary El Paso citizen and a |
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community leader, who was recently appointed to the United States |
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Department of Agriculture; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin |
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and of Rutgers School of Law, John Padalino has served as an |
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associate with Kemp Smith, LLP, and has worked as general counsel |
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for the water districts of El Paso County; he has also handled |
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antitrust and other commercial litigation and has been a briefing |
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attorney on briefs submitted to the United States Supreme Court; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, He helped to establish El Paso Grassroots, an |
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initiative to continue a movement to enhance the quality of life |
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in the El Paso region, and he has organized events in El Paso that |
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encourage citizens to learn about and discuss local, state, and |
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national issues; and |
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WHEREAS, He has coordinated Organizing for America locally |
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and has served as a volunteer to help gain support for Barack |
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Obama's health care, education, and energy initiatives; he was an |
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active member of the Democratic Party Unity initiative; and |
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WHEREAS, John Padalino has accepted a political |
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appointment by the Obama administration for a position at the |
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United States Department of Agriculture; he exemplifies those |
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citizens who participate in democracy, energize their community, |
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and, due to their dedication and talent, are offered the |
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opportunity to serve on the national level; 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 John C. Padalino on his exceptional |
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community leadership and extend congratulations to him on his |
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appointment to the United States Department of Agriculture; and, |
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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 esteem 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 May 27, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |