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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Blake Rocap has tirelessly advocated for |
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reproductive rights in his work as legal counsel for NARAL |
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Pro-Choice Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Rocap first undertook his duties as a counsel |
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and spokesperson for the organization in 2008, and he is currently |
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serving in his sixth legislative session in that capacity; and |
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WHEREAS, Raised in San Angelo, Mr. Rocap earned a bachelor's |
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degree in American studies and government from The University of |
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Texas at Austin, and he went on to graduate with a law degree from |
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the Texas Tech University School of Law; his belief in the ability |
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of the legal system to support the public good has been a touchstone |
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throughout his life, and that view inspired him to become a founding |
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member of the Student Public Interest Initiative while completing |
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his law studies; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Rocap's commitment to public service was also |
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evident in his work as a committee clerk for the House Committee on |
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Pensions and Investments in 2007, a position in which he gained his |
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first in-depth experience with the workings of the Texas |
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Legislature; and |
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WHEREAS, This accomplished attorney has also shared his |
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expertise with other groups focused on the issue of reproductive |
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freedom in Texas; for the past decade, he has been involved with the |
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Jane's Due Process organization, where he is currently legal |
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director and has also served on the board of directors and the legal |
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advisory board; moreover, he has been a member of the board for the |
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Women's Health and Family Planning Association of Texas since 2014, |
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and he is active in the Trust. Respect. Access. coalition; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to fulfilling his professional |
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responsibilities, Mr. Rocap is a dedicated father and partner, and |
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his friendship is treasured by numerous people in the Capitol |
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community and beyond; and |
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WHEREAS, For the past decade, Blake Rocap has devoted himself |
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to advancing the mission of NARAL Pro-Choice Texas, and his |
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dedicated efforts will continue to be appreciated by his colleagues |
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in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Blake Rocap for his service as legal |
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counsel for NARAL Pro-Choice Texas and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Rocap as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |