SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 677
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize John W. Griffin, Jr., for his dedicated service as
  chairman of the board of the American Diabetes Association; and
         WHEREAS, A graduate of Austin College and the University of
  Missouri School of Law, Mr. Griffin serves as managing partner
  for the firm of Marek, Griffin, and Knaupp; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, Mr. Griffin has
  been a tireless advocate for those with disabilities; among the
  many cases he has brought to trial was his successful argument in
  Kapche v. City of San Antonio that persuaded the Fifth Circuit
  Court of Appeals to revisit its blanket exclusion of people with
  insulin-treated diabetes from employment; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Griffin is active in numerous civic and
  professional organizations, including the Victoria Chamber of
  Commerce, the College of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas
  Diabetes Council, and the Texas Center for Legal Ethics and
  Professionalism; he is truly deserving of recognition for his
  outstanding efforts on behalf of the American Diabetes
  Association; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby commend John W. Griffin, Jr., on his
  exemplary service as chairman of the board of the American
  Diabetes Association and extend to him best wishes for continued
  success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Lucio, Hegar
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 31, 2011.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate