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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The year 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the |
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founding of Underwood Law Firm of Amarillo; and |
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WHEREAS, This notable institution was established by Robert |
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E. "Judge" Underwood, who studied at The University of Texas and |
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taught school in Jack County before pursuing a legal career; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his move to Amarillo in 1906, |
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Mr. Underwood served as Potter County attorney and helped found the |
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local bar association; he further distinguished himself as chair of |
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the committee that drafted the first Amarillo city charter, and in |
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1912 he started his own law firm, which was originally known as |
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R. E. Underwood; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the decades, the practice has undergone more |
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than a dozen title changes, but remaining consistent have been the |
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Underwood name and a tradition of accomplished legal service; |
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today, the firm maintains offices in Lubbock, Hereford, and Pampa |
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in addition to its home city of Amarillo; and |
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WHEREAS, Independent businesses that build a record of |
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dependability and longevity are to be commended for the vital role |
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they play in furthering the prosperity of the Lone Star State, and |
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it is a pleasure to recognize Underwood Law Firm as it celebrates |
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its centennial; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Underwood Law Firm on the 100th |
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anniversary of its founding and that all those associated with the |
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practice be extended sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Underwood Law Firm as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |