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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Arthur G. Cardenas was recognized by the Austin |
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History Center in conjunction with its exhibit Mexican American |
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Firsts: Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County; and |
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WHEREAS, Honoring the important contributions made by |
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Mexican Americans to Central Texas, the Austin History Center and |
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its association joined with the Austin Public Library to organize |
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the show, which ran from August 21, 2010, through January 16, 2011; |
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Mexican American Firsts: Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County |
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celebrated the pioneering achievements of 32 remarkable men and |
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women and provided the public with an opportunity to learn more |
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about their lives; and |
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WHEREAS, One such individual, Art Cardenas, was honored for |
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his achievements in public service; a graduate of St. Anthony High |
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School Seminary and The University of Texas at Austin, he has served |
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with the Travis County Sheriff's Office since 1984; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, he has become one of the most |
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highly decorated members of the department, holding positions in |
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Patrol Services, the Major Crimes Unit, and SWAT, with which he |
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participated in more than 100 missions; he is currently captain of |
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the Law Enforcement Bureau at East Command Station; and |
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WHEREAS, Art Cardenas has made a positive difference in his |
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community, and his outstanding accomplishments are a source of |
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pride and inspiration to many people; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Arthur G. Cardenas on his selection |
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as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Cardenas as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Rodriguez |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 720 was adopted by the House on March |
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17, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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