H.R. No. 673
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Rudy D. Garza was named president and CEO of CPS
  Energy in San Antonio in September 2022, becoming the first
  Hispanic person to lead the utility; and
         WHEREAS, Previously, Mr. Garza distinguished himself as
  interim chief of CPS Energy, which is ranked as the country's
  largest municipally owned electric and natural gas company; over
  the course of just 10 months, he led the utility to the approval of
  the first rate case in eight years, as well as the approval of the
  next phase of energy efficiency and conservation programs,
  representing significant innovation on a path to net zero; he also
  engaged in fruitful discussions with the board of trustees and the
  Rate Advisory Committee on future power generation planning; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Garza has more than 25 years of experience in
  the utility industry, in both the public and private sectors; he
  joined CPS Energy in 2012 and has served in a number of roles;
  before becoming interim president and CEO, he was chief customer
  and stakeholder engagement officer; as senior vice president of
  distribution service and operations, he oversaw the maintenance and
  construction activity of the electric distribution system; he also
  served the company as vice president of external relations; and
         WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin,
  Mr. Garza earned his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  and went on to complete a master's degree in business
  administration at the University of North Texas; he is a member of
  the advisory board for the UT Cockrell School of Engineering; in
  addition, he benefits the local community through his service on a
  number of boards; and
         WHEREAS, Rudy Garza has demonstrated exceptional skill, deep
  knowledge, and a strong commitment to transparency, and CPS Energy
  is sure to benefit greatly from his experienced leadership in the
  years to come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Rudy D. Garza on his appointment as
  president and CEO of CPS Energy and extend to him sincere best
  wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Garza as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Campos
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 673 was adopted by the House on April
  5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House