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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Lieutenant Governor David H. Dewhurst has been named |
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the 2011 Border Texan of the Year by the Hidalgo Chamber of |
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Commerce; and |
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WHEREAS, Initiated by the chamber in 1989, the Border Texan |
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of the Year award pays tribute to an individual who has contributed |
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significantly to the betterment of the Rio Grande Valley and South |
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Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the most respected political leaders in our |
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state, David Dewhurst has distinguished himself in his role as |
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president of the Texas Senate; and |
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WHEREAS, His tenure as lieutenant governor has been marked by |
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countless accomplishments, and throughout his career, his many |
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strengths as a businessman and innovative community leader have had |
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a positive and powerful effect on the legislation he has |
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championed; and |
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WHEREAS, A statesman and a highly effective public servant, |
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David Dewhurst helped to balance four state budgets and to pass the |
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largest tax cut in state history, and he is noted for his efforts to |
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improve the lives of the people of South Texas and his endeavors to |
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enhance employment opportunities across the state; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for his many talents and his goal-oriented |
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approach to public service, he has worked diligently to create new |
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jobs, and as a result of his initiatives, the Texas economy has |
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fared better than that of most of the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst is an exemplary |
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political leader, and due to his vision, hard work, and high |
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standards, he has earned the admiration and trust of citizens |
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throughout the state; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Lieutenant Governor David H. Dewhurst |
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for his outstanding contributions to the Lone Star State and |
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congratulate him on earning the title of 2011 Border Texan of the |
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Year; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst as an expression of |
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highest regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Munoz, Jr. |
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Gonzales of Hidalgo |
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Guillen |
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Pena |
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Martinez |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 673 was adopted by the House on March |
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2, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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