SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 99
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize John Allen Chalk, who has been named the recipient of
the 2013 Blackstone Award by the Tarrant County Bar Association;
and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award is the highest honor
bestowed by the Tarrant County Bar Association; the award
recognizes recipients' ability, integrity, character, and career
longevity; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chalk began his professional life as a
minister, but he found himself at odds with his church's stance
on such issues as civil rights and women's rights; he chose
instead to pursue a career in law, and he earned a degree from The
University of Texas School of Law and worked for a time in Abilene
and Dallas before moving to Fort Worth in 1986 and joining the
firm of Gandy Michener; and
WHEREAS, Today, he is a partner in that firm, which is now
known as Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle, and Schwartz; over the years,
he has concentrated his efforts on business and commercial
litigation, which has included a good deal of mediation and
arbitration; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chalk has served as a mentor and inspiration
to several generations of Fort Worth attorneys, and he is truly
deserving of recognition for his many accomplishments and for his
professionalism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend John Allen Chalk
on his many achievements and extend congratulations to him on
being named the recipient of the Blackstone Award; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him 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 30, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate