SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1004
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Rod Nelson on the occasion of his retirement from Texas
RioGrande Legal Aid; and
WHEREAS, Rod Nelson has worked as a legal services attorney
for more than 35 years, serving as a staff attorney, managing
attorney, and attorney coordinator for the evening legal clinics
conducted by Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas and Texas
RioGrande Legal Aid; and
WHEREAS, A 1975 honors graduate of The University of Texas
School of Law, he has concentrated his practice on consumer law
and has developed a reputation among his peers as an extremely
competent advocate with impressive skills and an uncommon
ability to think logically through complex legal problems; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Nelson is a firm believer in the importance of
ensuring that low-income citizens have access to competent legal
representation; his work at the evening legal clinics has had a
substantial impact on achieving this goal; the clinics have had
outstanding success in Travis County, with more than 20,000
individuals receiving free legal advice; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Nelson has served as a mentor to countless
young attorneys and paralegal professionals, for whom his
attention to detail and enthusiasm for pro bono work has served
as an inspiration; he is truly deserving of recognition for his
dedication and his many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Rod Nelson on his unwavering
commitment to equal justice and to providing low-income citizens
with legal representation and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his endeavors; 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.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 17, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate