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July 27th, 2010
Atmos Is Acting Like Wall Street
When a company delivers a service, like electricity or natural gas, they deserve to be rewarded for giving the public a vital need and creating jobs. When one of those companies endangers thousands by neglecting to replace dangerous and dilapidated pipelines, they need to fix the problem and apologize. They don’t need to compound the problem with the sort of corporate greed we’ve seen on Wall Street. Continue reading »
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Miklos Named House Democratic Freshman of the Year
Today Representative Robert Miklos was named the House Democratic Freshman of the Year by the House Democratic Caucus. Rep. Miklos received the award as part of the activities at the end of the 81st Legislative Session.
“It is nice to have all of your hard work recognized by your peers,” stated Miklos.
Rep. Miklos successfully ushered numerous bills through the House including: HB 1770, an important measure giving cities like Mesquite more economic development options; HB 1060 updates technology for the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department in forwarding arrest warrants, saving Dallas County taxpayers in reduced operating costs; and SB 461, improving the law regarding fire fighter examinations. Rep. Miklos teamed up with Senator John Carona (R-Dallas) to be the House sponsor for SB 11, the omnibus anti-street gang bill in the House. The bill calls for tougher penalties on gang members, expands a gang database for law enforcement officers, gives law enforcement the ability to seize property from those involved in organized crime, and creates gang free zones.
“It doesn’t feel like that long ago that I took my oath as a State Representative,” Miklos said. “It is a blessing and a privilege to represent Mesquite, Balch Springs and Sunnyvale and fight for the safety and economic future of the families in the District.”
Representative Miklos served on the Criminal Jurisprudence and Urban Affairs Committees. He was named Chairman of the Subcommittee on Capital Punishment, where he presided over hearings regarding the death penalty.
“With his knowledge and expertise, Rep. Miklos was an invaluable member of the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee. He handled his role as Chairman of the Subcommittee of Capitol Punishment with grace and professionalism,” said Representative Pete Gallego (D-Alpine).
On the Urban Affairs Committee, Miklos worked on issues pertaining to cities and municipal workers.
“I was proud to serve on the Criminal Jurisprudence and Urban Affairs Committees. I was flattered that Chairman Gallego gave me the opportunity to lead the Subcommittee on Capital Punishment,” Miklos stated. “Members of each committee worked well together, and I think we wrote important and lasting legislation for the State of Texas.”
Representative Miklos returns home to Mesquite to his wife and three sons. He will continue to practice law, and will also be available at his district office, 210 W. Davis Suite 101, Mesquite, TX 75149 972.285.9270.
”I’m excited to get home to my family and friends. It is an honor to serve the citizens of Mesquite, Balch Springs and Sunnyvale in Austin, and I look forward to continuing to serve their needs back home in the District,” Miklos said.
