SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 71
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride
in recognizing David Hall on the occasion of his retirement as
executive director of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid after 42 years of
exemplary service; and
WHEREAS, David Hall first came to the organization in 1970,
when it was still known as Texas Rural Legal Aid; he became
executive director in 1975 and was instrumental in the merger
with four other legal aid organizations that created Texas
RioGrande Legal Aid; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished career, he
has played a vital role in a wide range of landmark legal cases
that have benefited the impoverished and underserved Texans that
live in colonias, barrios, and poor neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Under Mr. Hall's outstanding leadership, Texas
RioGrande Legal Aid has become the nation's third-largest legal
aid provider, with 175 attorneys providing service to more than
25,000 clients annually in Texas and other states across the
South; and
WHEREAS, David Hall is known for his fearless advocacy, his
compassion, and his steadfast commitment to fighting for social
justice, and he has had a profound impact on the lives of
countless men and women; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend David Hall on his
exceptional leadership as executive director of Texas RioGrande
Legal Aid and on his extraordinary record of principled and
compassionate service to those in need; 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.
Hinojosa
________________________________
President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 25, 2017.
________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
________________________________
Member, Texas Senate