SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1042
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize John C. Padalino, an exemplary El Paso citizen and a
community leader, who was recently appointed to the United States
Department of Agriculture; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin
and of Rutgers School of Law, John Padalino has served as an
associate with Kemp Smith, LLP, and has worked as general counsel
for the water districts of El Paso County; he has also handled
antitrust and other commercial litigation and has been a briefing
attorney on briefs submitted to the United States Supreme Court;
and
WHEREAS, He helped to establish El Paso Grassroots, an
initiative to continue a movement to enhance the quality of life
in the El Paso region, and he has organized events in El Paso that
encourage citizens to learn about and discuss local, state, and
national issues; and
WHEREAS, He has coordinated Organizing for America locally
and has served as a volunteer to help gain support for Barack
Obama's health care, education, and energy initiatives; he was an
active member of the Democratic Party Unity initiative; and
WHEREAS, John Padalino has accepted a political
appointment by the Obama administration for a position at the
United States Department of Agriculture; he exemplifies those
citizens who participate in democracy, energize their community,
and, due to their dedication and talent, are offered the
opportunity to serve on the national level; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend John C. Padalino on his exceptional
community leadership and extend congratulations to him on his
appointment to the United States Department of Agriculture; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Shapleigh
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate