81R37824 MG-D By: Chavez H.R. No. 3043 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Watson & Maynez, P.C., law firm was recognized with the Pro Bono Award at the Law Day Dinner and Awards Presentation hosted by the El Paso Bar Association on May 9, 2009; and WHEREAS, Led by Matt Watson and Omar Maynez, the firm seeks to help consumers in filing for bankruptcy and gaining federal protection against creditors; it was chosen for the award because of the number of hours of pro bono work as well as the outcomes of the cases; and WHEREAS, The Law Day Dinner provides an opportunity for members of the El Paso Bar Association to honor lawyers and others for their professional achievements, service to the legal profession, and civic contributions, and Watson & Maynez is a most deserving recipient of this impressive accolade; and WHEREAS, Embodying the highest standards of the legal profession, Watson & Maynez is an outstanding law firm, and its staff may indeed reflect with great pride on the positive impact they are having on their community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Watson & Maynez, P.C., on its receipt of the Pro Bono Award from the El Paso Bar Association and extend to everyone associated with the firm sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Watson & Maynez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.