79S31306 JNC-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 362



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Ignacio Madera, Jr., has served the Texas Water 
Development Board with distinction since 1992; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Madera has held a number of positions with TWDB; 
beginning his tenure as an auditor in the Development Fund 
Manager's Office, he soon became assistant director for 
administration of the Economically Distressed Areas Program, and 
later returned to the Development Fund Manager's Office to serve as 
financial applications manager; and
	WHEREAS, From September 1997 to May 1998, he worked as 
assistant director for International Affairs and Program 
Development in the Border Project Management Division, and was 
later promoted to the position of director; in this capacity, Mr. 
Madera helped communities in economically distressed areas on the 
Texas-Mexico border to access TWDB financial assistance for 
adequate water and sewer services; and
	WHEREAS, This notable Texan was named deputy executive 
administrator for the Office of Project Finance and Construction 
Assistance in September 2002, and his dedication and skill have 
made him an invaluable member of that team; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. 
Madera is active in his community and has served his fellow 
residents as both president and trustee of the Eagle Pass 
Independent School District Board of Trustees; and
	WHEREAS, Ignacio Madera, Jr., has worked diligently in behalf 
of the people of the Lone Star State, and his commitment to the high 
principles of TWDB have earned him the respect, admiration, and 
gratitude of colleagues and citizens alike; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Ignacio 
Madera, Jr., for his service to the Texas Water Development Board 
and extend to him best wishes for continued success; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Madera as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.