79S32141 JNC-D

By:  Uresti                                                       H.R. No. 806



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Honorable Jim Solis is retiring from the Texas 
House of Representatives after a 14-year tenure as the voice of the 
constituents of District 38, and it is indeed appropriate to 
reflect on his notable service at this time; and
	WHEREAS, Elected to represent the citizens of Cameron County 
in 1992, Representative Solis currently serves as a member of 
Committees on the Judiciary and Public Health; and
	WHEREAS, During his illustrious legislative career, he has 
chaired the House Committees on Judicial Affairs and Economic 
Development, cochaired the Committee on Binational Health Benefit 
Plan Coverage, and served as vice chair of the Committee on Higher 
Education; in addition, he has served as a member of the House 
Committees on Appropriations, Statutory Probate Courts 
Jurisdiction, Criminal Jurisprudence, and Transportation; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed legislator has been a member of the 
House Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Legislative Study 
Group, National Labor Caucus of State Legislators, and 
International Good Neighbor Council, to name but a few of the 
organizations that have benefited from his participation; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Solis has devoted his tenure in the 
house to expanding and improving public and higher education 
opportunities, enhancing the workforce and transportation 
infrastructure of South Texas, ensuring access to quality health 
care for residents in the region, providing for economic 
development in the Rio Grande Valley, and working to ensure that 
tougher penalties are imposed on criminals; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Representative Solis has 
drawn support from his close-knit family, including his wife, Diana 
Solis, and his sons, Jose Santiago "Trey" Solis III and Diego Andres 
Solis; and
	WHEREAS, With retirement on the horizon, our esteemed 
colleague can look forward to spending more time with his loved 
ones, and he can take pride in his efforts as a state representative 
and community leader; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the Honorable Jim 
Solis for his many years of dedicated service to his constituents 
and to the citizens of Texas and extend to him best wishes for 
happiness and success in the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Representative Solis as an expression of high regard 
by his colleagues in the Texas House of Representatives.