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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Erwin J. De Luna, who is retiring from the Texas Health |
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and Human Services Commission after 21 years of loyal service; and |
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WHEREAS, Erwin De Luna joined the Texas Department of Human |
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Resources as a Medicaid Eligibility Specialist in March of 1990; |
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rising quickly through the ranks, he also served as a regional |
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resource contact for several of the department's other programs; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, He was promoted to Long Term Care Supervisor I in |
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1994 and received several subsequent promotions and additional |
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responsibilities; he served as a regional representative for |
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several long-term-care projects and also served as a lead local |
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system administrator; and |
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WHEREAS, The agency's name was changed in 2004 to the |
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Health and Human Services Commission, and Mr. De Luna began |
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serving in 2005 as a Fair Hearings Officer with the Legal |
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Services Division, the position from which he is retiring in |
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March of 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Mr. De Luna has handled his |
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wide-ranging responsibilities with exceptional skill and |
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dedication, and he is noted for his expertise in a variety of |
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fields; in addition, he has contributed greatly to his community, |
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where his work has included serving as president of the board of |
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directors of the United San Antonio Pow Wow, Incorporated, and |
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volunteering with the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, A talented gentleman who is beloved and respected |
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by his colleagues, Erwin De Luna will be missed by many upon his |
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retirement; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Erwin J. De Luna on his exceptional |
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career with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and |
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extend to him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Van de Putte |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 18, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |