By Flores H.R. No. 1110 76R16792(12) WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Billy Leo has recently won election as mayor of the 1-2 City of La Joya, and his desire to serve his fellow citizens as a 1-3 public official makes him worthy of special legislative 1-4 recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A democratic form of government depends on the 1-6 informed participation of its people, and foremost among the 1-7 system's participants are those dedicated men and women who are 1-8 willing to make the sacrifices necessary to take on the role of 1-9 public servant; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The demands of public office are great, and the 1-11 rewards are not always immediately apparent; public servants must 1-12 continually balance the needs of their constituents with the best 1-13 use of available resources, and few issues are easily resolved; and 1-14 WHEREAS, In taking on this difficult challenge, Billy Leo has 1-15 joined the proud tradition of citizen leadership that has been our 1-16 nation's trademark for more than two centuries, and he can take 1-17 justifiable pride in the role he has played in this noble legacy; 1-18 now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby congratulate Billy Leo on his recent election as 1-21 mayor of the City of La Joya and extend to him warmest best wishes 1-22 for future success; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-24 prepared for Billy Leo as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-1 House of Representatives.