Bill Text: TX SR345 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing David H. Dewhurst for being named the 2011 Border Texan of the Year.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-22 - Reported enrolled [SR345 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR345-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride | ||
| in recognizing Lieutenant Governor David H. Dewhurst, who was | ||
| recently named the 2011 Border Texan of the Year; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Initiated by the Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce in | ||
| 1989, the Border Texan of the Year award pays tribute to an | ||
| individual who has contributed significantly to the betterment | ||
| of the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas; and | ||
| WHEREAS, One of the most respected political leaders in our | ||
| state, David Dewhurst has distinguished himself in his role as | ||
| president of the Texas Senate; and | ||
| WHEREAS, His tenure as lieutenant governor has been marked | ||
| by countless accomplishments, and throughout his career, his | ||
| many strengths as a businessman and an innovative community | ||
| leader have had a positive and powerful effect on the legislation | ||
| he has championed; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A statesman and a highly effective public | ||
| servant, David Dewhurst helped to balance four state budgets and | ||
| to pass the largest tax cut in state history, and he is noted for | ||
| his efforts to improve the lives of the people of South Texas and | ||
| his endeavors to enhance employment opportunities across the | ||
| state; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Known for his many talents and his goal-oriented | ||
| approach to public service, he has worked diligently to create | ||
| new jobs, and as a result of his initiatives, the Texas economy | ||
| has fared better than that of most of the nation; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst is an | ||
| exemplary political leader, and due to his vision, hard work, and | ||
| high standards, he has earned the admiration and trust of | ||
| citizens across the state; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend Lieutenant Governor David H. | ||
| Dewhurst on his outstanding contributions to his state and extend | ||
| congratulations to him on earning the title of Border Texan of | ||
| the Year; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| him as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Hinojosa, Lucio, Zaffirini | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 22, 2011. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
