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
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on July 25, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate