H.R. No. 168



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Roberto Gonzalez of Eagle Pass is stepping down as 
board president of the Middle Rio Grande Development Council, an 
organization that helps local governments to protect the 
environment, improve quality of life, and promote economic 
development in South Texas; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Eagle Pass High School and Texas A&I 
University, Mr. Gonzalez has devoted his entire professional life 
toward making Maverick County a better place in which to live, work, 
and raise a family; after earning a bachelor's degree in education, 
he joined the staff of the Eagle Pass Independent School District as 
an instructor and summer programs coordinator, and in 1974 he was 
named director of the Laredo Junior College Talent Search Program 
in Eagle Pass; and
	WHEREAS, Three years later, he entered public service as a 
municipal employee and would ultimately serve as manpower 
coordinator, school board member, and the town's first Mexican 
American city manager; today he is the manager of the city's Water 
and Waste Water Department, a post he has held since 1982 with great 
integrity and commitment; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman leads by example and is 
highly respected by his peers in Texas and Mexico for his work with 
the American Water Works Association, International City 
Management Association, and International Public Health Advisory 
Board; he is also well known in his community for his support of 
many notable civic and charitable organizations, including Little 
League baseball, the chamber of commerce, the Maverick County 
Public Health District Advisory Board, the Maverick County 
Development Corporation, and Southwest Texas Junior College; and
	WHEREAS, An inspiration to all those who have had the 
privilege of working with him, Mr. Gonzalez has demonstrated 
extraordinary dedication to the mission of the Middle Rio Grande 
Development Council, and his myriad accomplishments in behalf of 
area citizens and his fellow board members will not soon be 
forgotten; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Roberto Gonzalez of 
Eagle Pass for his outstanding contributions to Maverick County and 
the State of Texas and extend to him best wishes for continued 
success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                           Garza

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 168 was adopted by the House on August 
22, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House