By Wise                                                H.R. No. 713
         77R10157 WMS-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes special
 1-2     pride in commending one of its former colleagues, the Honorable
 1-3     Renato Cuellar, on his exemplary public service; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Beginning with the 70th Legislative Session, this
 1-5     outstanding elected official ably served the needs of his
 1-6     constituents for 10 years, and his legislative initiatives included
 1-7     expanding and improving institutions of higher education in the
 1-8     Valley and creating an area diabetes registry; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Mr. Cuellar was also an active and informed voice in
1-10     the committee process and served on the house appropriations, human
1-11     services, and state, federal, and international relations
1-12     committees; moreover, he was vice chairman of the agriculture and
1-13     livestock and rules and resolutions committees; and
1-14           WHEREAS, In addition to his achievements as a house member,
1-15     he brought his knowledge and integrity to the position of Hidalgo
1-16     County judge, stepping in where needed to complete an unexpired
1-17     term in that demanding office; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Mr. Cuellar also served his nation with distinction
1-19     in World War II and the Korean War and has devoted his time and
1-20     energy to such worthy civic organizations as the Boys and Girls
1-21     Club, Mid Valley Lions Club, and Weslaco Chamber of Commerce; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Throughout the course of his tenure as a public
1-23     servant, Mr. Cuellar has demonstrated a steadfast belief in the
 2-1     democratic process and has devoted his efforts to making government
 2-2     work for the benefit of all its citizens, and it is indeed
 2-3     appropriate that he be honored for his achievements at this time;
 2-4     now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-6     Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Renato Cuellar for his
 2-7     outstanding efforts in behalf of the Rio Grande Valley and the
 2-8     State of Texas and extend to him heartfelt best wishes for
 2-9     continued success and happiness; and, be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-11     prepared for Representative Cuellar as an expression of high regard
2-12     by the Texas House of Representatives.