SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Honorable Paul Moreno for his many years of
outstanding service to his constituents and to our state; and
WHEREAS, Representative Paul Moreno is a native of El Paso,
where he grew up in El Segundo Barrio; following his graduation
from high school, he served the nation for six years as a member
of the United States Marine Corps before earning a bachelor's
degree from The University of Texas at El Paso; and
WHEREAS, First elected to the Texas House of Representatives
in 1967, Representative Moreno became the longest-serving Hispanic
elected official in the nation; he is a veteran of 20 regular
legislative sessions, and he served as dean of the Texas House of
Representatives; and
WHEREAS, Representative Moreno is committed to the
proposition that every citizen is entitled to effective legal
representation, and to that end, he cofounded El Paso Legal
Assistance; he is also a founding member of the Tejano Democrats;
throughout his tenure in the legislature, he has given voice to
the poor, the disabled, and the disenfranchised; and
WHEREAS, Representative Moreno was considered by many to
be the "Conscience of the House" because of his passionate
advocacy for those less fortunate; a dedicated and commendable
public servant, he is respected and admired by his colleagues,
and the Texas House of Representatives is a better place for
having benefitted from his many years of service within it; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby
commend Representative Paul Moreno on his many achievements and
contributions as a member of the Texas House of Representatives
and extend to him sincere gratitude for his exemplary service and
his commitment to our state; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard 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 January 13, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate