H.R. No. 1204

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Raudel Garza has been named the new executive director of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation; and

WHEREAS, Assuming his new role in November 2023, Mr. Garza will be responsible for helping EEDC coordinate, develop, and manage incentives and programs to attract businesses to the Edinburg area; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Garza has acquired a wealth of valuable knowledge and experience during his nearly three decades in the field of economic development; working in both the public and private sectors, he has led the Rio South Texas Economic Council as well as economic development teams in Harlingen, Mission, and Pharr; moreover, he has served on the Texas Workforce Commission Regional Workforce Planning Committee, and he has benefited the Texas Economic Development Council as a member of its board of directors and as a representative on its Team Texas Advisory Committee; among his honors, he has received Economic Excellence Recognition from TEDC; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Raudel Garza has upheld the highest standards of his profession, and he is sure to bring to his new position equal commitment and energy; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Raudel Garza on his selection as executive director of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation and extend to him sincere best wishes for a successful tenure; 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.

Guerra

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1204 was adopted by the House on April 28, 2023, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House