88R24771 CJM-D
 
  By: Guerra 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.