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