SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 17
WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is pleased to recognize the law
firm of Kelly Hart and Hallman, which was honored with the 2012
Spirit of Enterprise Award by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce;
and
WHEREAS, One of Fort Worth's leading law firms, Kelly Hart
and Hallman represents some of the city's most prominent business
leaders and institutions; founded in 1979 by Dee Kelly, Mark
Hart, and Bill Hallman, the law firm is now Fort Worth's largest
and consists of 141 lawyers; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the law firm has maintained a
culture of service to the community and civic leadership; the
firm encourages its lawyers to engage in about 50 hours of pro
bono work each year with the Tarrant County Bar Association and
with nonprofit organizations; and
WHEREAS, Its lawyers have offered free legal advice to
veterans and free legal services to the poor and to such groups
and organizations as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tarrant County,
the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation, Habitat for Humanity,
and the Tarrant County Woman's Center; and
WHEREAS, The Spirit of Enterprise Award has been presented
annually since 1975, and Kelly Hart and Hallman has the
distinction of being the first law firm selected to receive it;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to Kelly Hart
and Hallman for its many contributions to the Fort Worth
community and extend congratulations to the firm on its selection
as the 2012 recipient of the Spirit of Enterprise Award by the
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor
of the firm and as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 9, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate