79S10563 MAM-D

By:  Escobar                                                      H.R. No. 217



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, After 31 years of service to the city, Carlos Cantu 
is stepping down from his post as mayor of La Feria; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed leader attended Texas A&I in 
Kingsville, Texas Southmost in Brownsville, and Assumption 
Seminary in San Antonio, where he pursued the possibility of 
entering the priesthood; after graduating from Pan American College 
in 1966, he ultimately chose to dedicate his life to others as a 
classroom teacher and counselor, and he worked in the La Feria 
school system for 26 years; and
	WHEREAS, In 1974, Mayor Cantu began his career in city 
government when he was elected alderman; after many years of 
dedicated service in that capacity, he was elected mayor in 1999, 
and he may take special pride in his efforts to transform the 
economic landscape of this South Texas town; and
	WHEREAS, Among the many community development projects that 
have benefited from Mayor Cantu's six years of leadership are the 
Veteran's Memorial Sports Complex, the city swimming pool, A. J. 
Wilson field, the Water and Wastewater Project, and the Nature 
Park; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, this La Feria native has been 
supportive of area businesses and committed to the expansion of 
city facilities and services, advancing the construction of a new 
fire station and city jail, and the expansion of the city library 
and city hall; and
	WHEREAS, With the loving support of his wife Elizabeth and 
their six children, Carlos Cantu has helped lead La Feria into a new 
century; his efforts to promote the well-being of area residents 
and his vision for a prosperous and productive future will continue 
to benefit countless people for years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Mayor Carlos Cantu 
for his contributions to the city of La Feria and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for all his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mayor Cantu as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.