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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Rafael Gomez has earned the great esteem of members |
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of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo community through his service as a |
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tribal councilman; and |
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WHEREAS, Elected to the Pueblo's governing body on December |
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31, 2012, Mr. Gomez held the traditional position of capitan for |
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three years and has actively served the Tiwa Language Committee and |
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the Tigua Community Garden; a board member of the Tigua Inc. |
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Development Corporation, he is also a member of the tribe's |
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Economic Development Advisory Committee and Higher Education |
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Committee, as well as a supporter of the Native American Graves |
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Protection and Repatriation Act; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Gomez is a graduate of Ysleta High School and a |
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lifelong resident of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Reservation; |
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currently, he is employed as sweepstakes technician manager for the |
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Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, a Tigua-owned business; and |
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WHEREAS, Heir to a proud culture, Rafael Gomez is helping to |
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preserve the vital traditions and values of the Pueblo while |
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working to enhance the quality of life for its people, and he is |
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indeed deserving of the trust that has been placed in him by members |
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of his community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Rafael Gomez for his service on the Tribal |
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Council of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and extend to him sincere best |
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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 Mr. Gomez as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |