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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Francisco Gomez has earned the great esteem of |
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members of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo community through his service |
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as a tribal councilman; and |
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WHEREAS, Elected to the Pueblo's governing body on December |
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31, 2005, Mr. Gomez is now in his third term on the council and is |
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actively engaged in nation-building processes to promote a strong |
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tribal government; he works in the Pueblo Maintenance Department to |
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assist with the preservation of Pueblo lands and tribal structures |
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and is likewise committed to furthering security and |
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sustainability; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his longtime leadership in the tribe, |
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Mr. Gomez is employed at the Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, a |
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Tigua-owned business, where he transports visitors to the Pueblo to |
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various points of interest; and |
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WHEREAS, Heir to a proud culture, Francisco Gomez is helping |
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to 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 Francisco Gomez for his service on the |
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Tribal Council of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo 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 Mr. Gomez as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |