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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 345
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride |
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in recognizing Lieutenant Governor David H. Dewhurst, who was |
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recently named the 2011 Border Texan of the Year; and |
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WHEREAS, Initiated by the Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce in |
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1989, the Border Texan of the Year award pays tribute to an |
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individual who has contributed significantly to the betterment |
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of the Rio Grande Valley and South 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 |
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by countless accomplishments, and throughout his career, his |
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many strengths as a businessman and an innovative community |
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leader have had a positive and powerful effect on the legislation |
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he has championed; and |
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WHEREAS, A statesman and a highly effective public |
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servant, David Dewhurst helped to balance four state budgets and |
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to pass the largest tax cut in state history, and he is noted for |
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his efforts to improve the lives of the people of South Texas and |
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his endeavors to enhance employment opportunities across the |
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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 |
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new jobs, and as a result of his initiatives, the Texas economy |
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has fared better than that of most of the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst is an |
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exemplary political leader, and due to his vision, hard work, and |
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high standards, he has earned the admiration and trust of |
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citizens across the state; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Lieutenant Governor David H. |
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Dewhurst on his outstanding contributions to his state and extend |
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congratulations to him on earning the title of Border Texan of |
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the Year; 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 highest regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Hinojosa, Lucio, Zaffirini |
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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 February 22, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |