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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Patrick R. Gordon of El Paso has provided |
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outstanding service to the State of Texas during his tenure on the |
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Rio Grande Compact Commission, and he is truly deserving of special |
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recognition; and |
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WHEREAS, The 1938 Rio Grande Compact between Texas, Colorado, |
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and New Mexico apportions water to the three states from the Rio |
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Grande and its tributaries, and it is the job of the Texas member of |
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the commission to ensure that the Lone Star State receives its fair |
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share of quality water; Mr. Gordon was first appointed to the |
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commission by Governor Rick Perry in 2006, and he won reappointment |
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in 2008 and 2013; his current term expires in 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, Pat Gordon |
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earned his law degree and a master's degree in business |
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administration from Texas Tech University, and he is a partner and |
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president of Gordon Davis Johnson and Shane PC; in addition, he is a |
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CPA and licensed real estate broker, and he is certified in tax law |
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by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Gordon also contributes to his community as a |
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member of the El Paso Juarez chapter of the Young Presidents' |
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Organization, as president of the El Paso Estate Planning Council, |
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and as a board member of the Texas Department of Housing and |
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Community Affairs; moreover, he is a merit badge counselor and a |
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board member of the Yucca Council of the Boy Scouts of America; and |
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WHEREAS, By giving freely of his time, energy, and expertise |
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to help ensure our state's access to one of its most precious |
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resources, Pat Gordon is contributing greatly to the well-being and |
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prosperity of all Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Patrick R. Gordon for his service on the |
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Rio Grande Compact Commission and extend to him sincere best wishes |
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for continued success in his important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Gordon as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Márquez |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2398 was adopted by the House on May |
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21, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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