SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 102
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Steve Salazar, who has represented the citizens of
District 6 on the Dallas City Council since 2003; and
WHEREAS, Steve Salazar began his career in public service
in 1992 as a Dallas County Community College trustee when he was
26 years old; he was elected to the Dallas City Council in 1995
and served as deputy mayor pro tempore from 1997 to 2001; he is
currently serving his fifth term on the council and is the most
senior council member; and
WHEREAS, He has served as chair of the Housing Committee
and as a member of the Economic Development, Quality of Life and
Government Services, and Trinity River Committees; he has also
served on the National Public Safety and Crime Prevention
Steering Committee of the National League of Cities, and he has
served as president of the Mexican American Democrats for the
State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Steve Salazar graduated from The University of
Texas at Arlington and received his law degree from the
University of Houston School of Law in 1988; he is licensed to
practice before the Texas Supreme Court, the United States
District Court-Northern District, and the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; and
WHEREAS, Steve Salazar is a dynamic figure in the Dallas
community, who has contributed significantly to the betterment
of the city; he is indeed a man of many talents and a highly
respected leader who is an inspiration to all who know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dallas City
Councilman Steve Salazar for his service to his community and
extend to him best wishes for continued success in the future;
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.
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 24, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate