84R24597 JGH-D
By: Márquez H.R. No. 2398
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Patrick R. Gordon of El Paso has provided
outstanding service to the State of Texas during his tenure on the
Rio Grande Compact Commission, and he is truly deserving of special
recognition; and
WHEREAS, The 1938 Rio Grande Compact between Texas, Colorado,
and New Mexico apportions water to the three states from the Rio
Grande and its tributaries, and it is the job of the Texas member of
the commission to ensure that the Lone Star State receives its fair
share of quality water; Mr. Gordon was first appointed to the
commission by Governor Rick Perry in 2006, and he won reappointment
in 2008 and 2013; his current term expires in 2019; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, Pat Gordon
earned his law degree and a master's degree in business
administration from Texas Tech University, and he is a partner and
president of Gordon Davis Johnson and Shane PC; in addition, he is a
CPA and licensed real estate broker, and he is certified in tax law
by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gordon also contributes to his community as a
member of the El Paso Juarez chapter of the Young Presidents'
Organization, as president of the El Paso Estate Planning Council,
and as a board member of the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs; moreover, he is a merit badge counselor and a
board member of the Yucca Council of the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, By giving freely of his time, energy, and expertise
to help ensure our state's access to one of its most precious
resources, Pat Gordon is contributing greatly to the well-being and
prosperity of all Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Patrick R. Gordon for his service on the
Rio Grande Compact Commission and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success in his important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Gordon as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.