83R31824 STE-F

By: Naishtat H.R. No. 3049

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to recognize Rod Nelson on the occasion of his retirement from Texas RioGrande Legal Aid; and

WHEREAS, Rod Nelson has worked as a legal services attorney for more than 35 years, serving as a staff attorney, managing attorney, and attorney coordinator for the evening legal clinics conducted by Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid; and

WHEREAS, A 1975 honors graduate of The University of Texas School of Law, he has concentrated his practice on consumer law and has developed a reputation among his peers as an extremely competent advocate with impressive skills and an uncommon ability to think logically through complex legal problems; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Nelson is a firm believer in the importance of ensuring that low-income citizens have access to competent legal representation; his work at the evening legal clinics has had a substantial impact on achieving this goal; the clinics have had outstanding success in Travis County, with more than 20,000 individuals receiving free legal advice; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Nelson has served as a mentor to countless young attorneys and paralegal professionals, for whom his attention to detail and enthusiasm for pro bono work have served as an inspiration; he is truly deserving of recognition for his dedication and his many achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend Rod Nelson on his unwavering commitment to equal justice and to providing low-income citizens with legal representation and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Nelson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.