SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 528

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Jaime Rangel, who has been named Lord High Chamberlain for the 2011 Buccaneer Days Coronation Pageant, the Court of Legendary Couture, which is taking place April 28, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Begun in 1938, this outstanding festival is sponsored by the Buccaneer Commission, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide the citizens of South Texas with exceptional entertainment and to expand educational opportunities for area students by awarding scholarships; and

WHEREAS, Jaime Rangel is a 1994 graduate of Ray High School; he earned a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University and a law degree from the Texas Tech University School of Law; he serves as an attorney with the Rangel Law Firm in Corpus Christi; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rangel is active in numerous civic and professional organizations; he serves on the boards of Foster Angels of South Texas, the Corpus Christi Young Lawyers Association, and the Federal Bar Association for the Southern District of Texas; he is a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and has served as president of Beachcombers; and

WHEREAS, Jaime Rangel has served the people of Corpus Christi with distinction, and he is truly deserving of this outstanding honor; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Jaime Rangel on his many contributions to his community and extend congratulations to him on being named Lord High Chamberlain of the 2011 Buccaneer Days Coronation Pageant, the Court of Legendary Couture; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 16, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate