SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 629
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Austin Young Lawyers Association on the occasion of
its 50th anniversary, which is being celebrated April 17, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, An affiliate of the Texas Young Lawyers
Association and the Young Lawyer Division of the American Bar
Association, the Austin Young Lawyers Association is known for
its tradition of excellent service to the law profession and to
the community; and
WHEREAS, The members of the association share a vision of
justice through service, and its talented and energetic young
lawyers have made a difference in the legal profession and the
Austin community by planning and implementing a wide range of
projects; and
WHEREAS, Projects sponsored by the association include
Vote-America, which is presented to high school seniors to
explain the importance of voting, and They Had a Dream Too, which
enlightens students about the role students played in the civil
rights movement; and
WHEREAS, The association also hosts Christmas for Kids,
which is a party for local foster children, and Holiday Baskets,
which provides food and gifts to families in need during the
holiday season; and
WHEREAS, Membership in the association is open to any
lawyer who is 36 years of age or younger, or who has been licensed
to practice law for less than three years, and the organization
boasts more than 1,000 members and close to 20 annual service and
member projects; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the Austin Young Lawyers Association
on its 50 years of outstanding service to the community and to the
legal profession; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this association.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate