SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 677
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize John W. Griffin, Jr., for his dedicated service as
chairman of the board of the American Diabetes Association; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Austin College and the University of
Missouri School of Law, Mr. Griffin serves as managing partner
for the firm of Marek, Griffin, and Knaupp; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, Mr. Griffin has
been a tireless advocate for those with disabilities; among the
many cases he has brought to trial was his successful argument in
Kapche v. City of San Antonio that persuaded the Fifth Circuit
Court of Appeals to revisit its blanket exclusion of people with
insulin-treated diabetes from employment; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Griffin is active in numerous civic and
professional organizations, including the Victoria Chamber of
Commerce, the College of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas
Diabetes Council, and the Texas Center for Legal Ethics and
Professionalism; he is truly deserving of recognition for his
outstanding efforts on behalf of the American Diabetes
Association; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend John W. Griffin, Jr., on his
exemplary service as chairman of the board of the American
Diabetes Association and extend to him best wishes for continued
success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio, Hegar
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 31, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate