78S41569 KO-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 299


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Annabel Holguin truly merits special recognition for her 25 years of service to the city of Alpine; and WHEREAS, Hired as a city clerk in 1979, Ms. Holguin was given the title of municipal court clerk the following year; in 1985, the Alpine City Council appointed Ms. Holguin as city secretary, a position she has served in with distinction ever since; she completed a city secretary certification program through North Texas State University in 1990; and WHEREAS, While working for the city council, the mayor, and the city manager can be challenging, Ms. Holguin acknowledges that she is happiest when she is busy; at various times, she has served temporary stints as police dispatcher, interim municipal court judge, and, most recently, acting city manager; and WHEREAS, In her leisure time, Ms. Holguin enjoys jogging, biking, hiking, camping, softball, and motorcycle travel; a music lover, she is currently learning to play the guitar, and for the past 10 years she has sung with the choir at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church; and WHEREAS, This dedicated professional undoubtedly plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Alpine city government runs smoothly and efficiently, and it is a pleasure to recognize her expertise and her years of reliable service to the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Annabel Holguin for her 25 years of service to the city of Alpine and extend to her best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Holguin as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.