H.R. No. 581



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, After eight successful years of service, Mayor Leo 
Montalvo of McAllen is stepping down as mayor of the city on May 7, 
2005; and
	WHEREAS, A partner with the law firm Montalvo and Ramirez, 
Mayor Montalvo is a former educator and assistant superintendent; 
he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Texas A&M 
University, a master's degree in education from The University of 
Texas-Pan American, and a law degree from The University of Texas at 
Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Mayor Montalvo has served as a member of the McAllen 
City Council since 1983 and was first elected mayor in 1997; he has 
contributed greatly to the city, working for the creation of new 
jobs, road improvements, and the development of state projects; and
	WHEREAS, He is a member of the board of the Hidalgo County 
Metropolitan Planning Organization, past director of the Texas 
Municipal League Region 12, board member of the Texas Municipal 
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool, and recipient of the Ford 
Foundation Leadership Development Program Fellowship; and
	WHEREAS, Leo Montalvo has led McAllen into a new century; his 
efforts to promote the economic 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 hereby honor Mayor Leo Montalvo for his contributions 
to the city of McAllen and extend to him sincere best wishes for the 
future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Montalvo as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Gonzales

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 581 was adopted by the House on March 
17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House