SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1037

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Mayor Leo Montalvo, who is retiring after 22 years 
of public service for the City of McAllen; and

	WHEREAS, Prior to his first election as mayor in 1997, 
Mr. Montalvo served as a member of the city council for 14 years;
during his tenure as commissioner and mayor, he played a pivotal 
role in enhancing the quality of life for McAllen citizens and 
in developing the city's infrastructure without a property tax 
increase; he is noted for his efforts to get pay increases for 
city employees and to improve their working conditions; and

	WHEREAS, A former teacher, Leo is sensitive to the need 
for an educated public, and through the McAllen Mayor's Golf 
Tournament, he helped fund $1,000 scholarships for the top 
graduates of the city's three high schools; and

	WHEREAS, Leo earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics 
from Texas A&M University and a master's degree in education from
The University of Texas--Pan American; he taught math and served
as an assistant superintendent for several years before entering
The University of Texas School of Law at the age of 36; he is a 
partner in the Montalvo and Ramirez law firm; and

	WHEREAS, McAllen's first Hispanic mayor, Leo Montalvo 
leaves a legacy of accomplishments, and the citizens of the 
McAllen community will long reap the benefits of his exemplary 
leadership; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby commend Mayor Leo Montalvo for his 
many achievements and his outstanding service to the McAllen 
community as city commissioner and mayor; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Hinojosa




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 26, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate