SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Marc Rodriguez for his many achievements; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez is chairman of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, where he works to implement change at the local, state, and national levels to create professional and entrepreneurial opportunities that will generate wealth and prosperity for families and communities; and WHEREAS, He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin; and WHEREAS, In addition to his work with the chamber, he is the owner of a government relations consulting firm and the president of TOPE Development, a real estate company; his consulting clients include the American Plastic Bag Alliance, Apple Computer, Gerson-Lehman Group, Oracle, and the Texas Water Quality Association; and WHEREAS, He is active in his community and serves on the boards of the Austin Area Research Organization, the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, United Way of Central Texas, and the Southwest Human Services Corporation; he is truly deserving of recognition for the many contributions he has made to his profession and to the state; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Marc Rodriguez on his accomplishments and extend to him best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Uresti ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 30, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate