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.