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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 31, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate