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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to |
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recognize Rod Nelson on the occasion of his retirement from Texas |
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RioGrande Legal Aid; and |
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WHEREAS, Rod Nelson has worked as a legal services attorney |
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for more than 35 years, serving as a staff attorney, managing |
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attorney, and attorney coordinator for the evening legal clinics |
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conducted by Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas and Texas |
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RioGrande Legal Aid; and |
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WHEREAS, A 1975 honors graduate of The University of Texas |
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School of Law, he has concentrated his practice on consumer law and |
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has developed a reputation among his peers as an extremely |
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competent advocate with impressive skills and an uncommon ability |
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to think logically through complex legal problems; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Nelson is a firm believer in the importance of |
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ensuring that low-income citizens have access to competent legal |
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representation; his work at the evening legal clinics has had a |
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substantial impact on achieving this goal; the clinics have had |
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outstanding success in Travis County, with more than 20,000 |
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individuals receiving free legal advice; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Nelson has served as a mentor to countless young |
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attorneys and paralegal professionals, for whom his attention to |
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detail and enthusiasm for pro bono work have served as an |
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inspiration; he is truly deserving of recognition for his |
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dedication and his many achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Rod Nelson on his unwavering commitment |
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to equal justice and to providing low-income citizens with legal |
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representation and extend to him best wishes for continued success |
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in all his endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Nelson as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Naishtat |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 3049 was adopted by the House on May |
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27, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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