By: Nieto H.R. No. 291 73R4588 PFG-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 Tommy Salinas for his many outstanding civic contributions to the 1-3 citizens of Crystal City; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Dedicated to helping the hardworking residents of 1-5 southern Zavala County, Mr. Salinas has provided valued leadership 1-6 and enthusiasm to the various worthwhile local organizations that 1-7 lend a hand in this agricultural community; and 1-8 WHEREAS, This outstanding gentleman's many civic endeavors 1-9 include performing important community service with the Knights of 1-10 Columbus, tending to the needs of both young and elderly residents, 1-11 providing counseling to troubled youth, and engaging in numerous 1-12 vital church activities; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Especially dedicated to ensuring the success of 1-14 local youth, Mr. Salinas has been a consistent champion of their 1-15 efforts and manages to attend every Crystal City High School and 1-16 Junior High School home sporting event, earning the lasting respect 1-17 and admiration of these promising young people; and 1-18 WHEREAS, A man of great generosity and energy, Mr. Salinas 1-19 has benefited his community and our state through his tireless 1-20 devotion to others and is an excellent role model for youth; an 1-21 exemplary citizen, his many fine contributions to the civic life of 1-22 his community are indeed deserving of special legislative 1-23 recognition; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby commend Tommy Salinas for his outstanding record 2-2 of civic service; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Mr. Salinas as an expression of high regard by the 2-5 Texas House of Representatives.