78S30260 MMS-D

By:  Garza                                                        H.R. No. 129



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Luis Saenz has been appointed by Governor Rick Perry 
to serve as assistant secretary of state for the State of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Carrizo Springs, Mr. Saenz most recently 
served as Governor Perry's senior advisor for community affairs; in 
that capacity, he acted as the governor's liaison to local elected 
officials, community groups, and business and trade groups 
throughout the state; in addition, Mr. Saenz has also worked on the 
governor's appointment and press staffs; and
	WHEREAS, Before joining the governor's office, he held the 
post of executive assistant to Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn 
and served on the legislative staffs of Senator Kay Bailey 
Hutchison, Senator Phil Gramm, and Congressman Henry Bonilla; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of St. Mary's University, where he 
received a degree in corporate finance, Mr. Saenz began his career 
in 1990 as a research assistant at the Heritage Foundation in 
Washington, D.C.; he subsequently received an appointment to the 
U.S. State Department from President George H. W. Bush; and
	WHEREAS, Praised by Governor Perry for his integrity and 
achievements, Mr. Saenz acquired a strong sense of values and 
responsibility from his family; this outstanding public servant is 
a great credit to his parents, Lydia and Jaime Saenz, and his 
grandparents, Leonor Rangel and the late Pedro Rangel, Avelino 
Saenz, and Anastacia Saenz; together with the heritage of a caring 
and close-knit family, he is also sustained by the love of his wife, 
Cynthia, and his two daughters, Victoria and Natalia; and
	WHEREAS, Luis Saenz has given unstintingly of his talents and 
efforts in behalf of the people of Texas, and his unwavering 
commitment to his state and its citizens represents the very best in 
government service; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Luis Saenz on 
his appointment as Texas assistant secretary of state and extend to 
him sincere appreciation for his meritorious contributions to the 
Lone Star State; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Saenz as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.