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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 354
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Clinton Ferguson Cross, who is retiring after nearly 50 |
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years of outstanding legal service to the citizens of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Clinton Cross served as a young volunteer for John |
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Kennedy during the 1960 Democratic Convention, and in the |
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aftermath of the president's assassination, he became inspired |
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to dedicate his life to public service; during the course of his |
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career, he has gained the admiration of professionals throughout |
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the state for his work to protect the rights of consumers, his |
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implementation of pro bono projects, and his commitment to secure |
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access to justice for all; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1969, Mr. Cross accepted a position with the |
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El Paso Legal Assistance Society; responsible for consumer |
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litigation, he brought the first lawsuit in Texas ending the |
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practice of referral selling, and he lobbied for passage of the |
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Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act; in |
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1973, he was appointed an assistant attorney general of the |
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State of Texas and was assigned to the Consumer Protection |
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Division; after leaving the position, he continued to fight on |
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behalf of citizens through his work in both the public and |
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private sectors; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Cross is a leading figure in his field who |
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served as first director of the Texas Legal Services Center, and |
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during his time as chairman of the State Bar Committee on Legal |
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Services for the Poor, he established Texas Lawyers Care, a |
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statewide pro bono program; he also helped to procure additional |
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funds for legal aid organizations throughout the state; and |
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WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the State Bar created the |
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Scurlock Award, an annual award given to an outstanding attorney |
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who has furthered the cause of equal access to justice for all |
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individuals; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the last five decades, Mr. Cross has earned |
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the respect of his colleagues and the gratitude of countless |
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individuals whose cases received justice due to his legal |
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guidance; he is indeed deserving of recognition for his exemplary |
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career; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Clinton Ferguson Cross on his |
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invaluable legal service to Texas citizens and on his many |
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contributions to the consumers and the indigent of our state and |
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extend to him best wishes for the future; 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 esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Rodriguez |
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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 March 10, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |