By:  Cuellar, H.                                       H.R. No. 816
       73R11799 BNL-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Honorable Jose R. Perez, Jr., has served with
    1-2  distinction and honor as a member of the Laredo City Council for
    1-3  three years, and the public works projects that he has promoted and
    1-4  that have been completed during this time have elevated the
    1-5  standard of living for many residents of this fine city; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Mr. Perez has initiated projects totalling several
    1-7  million dollars to improve the city's infrastructure, with many of
    1-8  these projects targeting such vital services as water distribution,
    1-9  street and bridge repairs, and low-cost housing; he has helped to
   1-10  revitalize South Laredo and was instrumental in the establishment
   1-11  of the South Laredo Library Branch and the acquisition of an
   1-12  emergency medical services unit for the South Laredo fire station;
   1-13  and
   1-14        WHEREAS, A longtime proponent of improved child care and
   1-15  health services, this esteemed civic leader also has devoted much
   1-16  of his time to broadening recreational opportunities in his
   1-17  district; three new parks have already been proposed in the area,
   1-18  and a National Guard Armory has been purchased by the city for
   1-19  conversion into a community center that will benefit the entire
   1-20  city; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Before his election to the city council in 1990,
   1-22  Mr. Perez had amassed impressive educational credentials and had
   1-23  earned endorsements to teach both bilingual students and students
   1-24  with language learning disabilities; a graduate of United High
    2-1  School and Laredo Junior College, he received his bachelor of
    2-2  science degree from Texas A&I University and his master of science
    2-3  degree from Laredo State University; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, This outstanding educator taught for 12 years at
    2-5  Daiches Elementary School and served as assistant principal of Ryan
    2-6  Elementary School before being promoted to the position of
    2-7  administrative officer for the Laredo Independent School District
    2-8  division of operations; he is a valued member of several
    2-9  professional organizations, including the Texas State Teachers
   2-10  Association, the National Education Association, and the Laredo
   2-11  Administrators and Supervisors Organization; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he has enjoyed a warm and
   2-13  loving relationship with his wife Idalia; their marriage has been
   2-14  blessed with four children, Joe, Monica, Rebecca, and Agapito, all
   2-15  of whom have brought great pride and joy to their father; and
   2-16        WHEREAS, Both as an educator and as a city council member,
   2-17  Mr. Perez has selflessly dedicated himself to serving the people of
   2-18  Laredo, and his valiant efforts have improved the quality of life
   2-19  for numerous citizens; he has distinguished himself as an
   2-20  outstanding public servant and a tireless advocate for his
   2-21  constituents, and he is truly deserving of highest praise and
   2-22  recognition; now, therefore, be it
   2-23        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-24  Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Jose R. Perez, Jr., for
   2-25  his numerous contributions to the people of Laredo and extend to
   2-26  him warmest best wishes for many more years of continued success;
   2-27  and, be it further
    3-1        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    3-2  prepared for Mr. Perez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
    3-3  House of Representatives.