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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Honorable Richard Rodriguez is stepping down as |
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mayor of Harlingen in May 2007 after nearly a decade of committed |
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public service; and |
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WHEREAS, Elected city commissioner in 1998, Rick Rodriguez |
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served two consecutive terms before being elected mayor in 2004; in |
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that demanding role, he has expanded economic opportunity in the |
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community to encompass retail development, supporting the creation |
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of two new shopping centers, and he was instrumental in securing the |
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preservation of one of the area's popular attractions, Tony Butler |
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Municipal Golf Course; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of St. Mary's University, Mayor Rodriguez |
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earned his law degree in 1991 from the Thurgood Marshall School of |
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Law, and his legal expertise has further helped to serve the |
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community; and |
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WHEREAS, Rick Rodriguez has worked tirelessly in behalf of |
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his fellow residents, and his vision, dedication, and civic spirit |
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will continue to benefit the city of Harlingen for many years to |
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come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Mayor Richard Rodriguez for his myriad |
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contributions to the city of Harlingen and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mayor Rodriguez as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |