H.R. No. 296 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Honorable Thomas Rocchio recently resigned as 1-2 mayor of Edcouch, thus ending the most recent chapter in a long 1-3 career of community service to his friends and neighbors in South 1-4 Texas; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Highly regarded by his constituents as a caring and 1-6 knowledgeable leader in city government, Mr. Rocchio was elected to 1-7 serve two terms as mayor; he previously had earned the respect and 1-8 admiration of local voters as a distinguished member of the Edcouch 1-9 City Commission for four years; and 1-10 WHEREAS, This esteemed community leader has dedicated much of 1-11 his time and energy to fostering economic growth in the South Texas 1-12 region; he helped to establish the Delta Area Economic Development 1-13 Corporation, and he further contributed his expertise and business 1-14 acumen to the new organization as a board member and chairman; and 1-15 WHEREAS, An active supporter of the Rio Grande Valley's Rural 1-16 Empowerment Zone, he also has served as chairman of the Hidalgo 1-17 County Urban County organization; and 1-18 WHEREAS, For many years, Mr. Rocchio has worked tirelessly 1-19 for the betterment of his community and state; his efforts have 1-20 greatly enhanced the quality of life for countless fellow Texans 1-21 and indeed merit special recognition by the members of this 1-22 chamber; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Thomas Rocchio for his 2-1 many years of outstanding service to his community and extend to 2-2 him warmest best wishes for continued success and happiness in all 2-3 his future endeavors; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Mr. Rocchio as an expression of high regard by the 2-6 Texas House of Representatives.