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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1004
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas 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 |
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and has developed a reputation among his peers as an extremely |
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competent advocate with impressive skills and an uncommon |
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ability 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 |
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young attorneys and paralegal professionals, for whom his |
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attention to detail and enthusiasm for pro bono work has served |
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as an 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Rod Nelson on his unwavering |
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commitment to equal justice and to providing low-income citizens |
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with legal representation and extend to him best wishes for |
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continued success in all his 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 high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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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 May 17, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |