H.R. No. 1717

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Texas colleges and universities contribute immeasurably to the future of the Lone Star State, and those professionals who give generously of their expertise to these vital institutions of higher education are indeed deserving of recognition; and

WHEREAS, Art Fierro has been a distinguished member of the El Paso Community College Board of Trustees since 2006; he has chaired the board for the past seven years, and his exceptional leadership has further benefited one of the state's small business advisory committees and the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which he has served as president and CEO; and

WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman attended both EPCC and The University of Texas at El Paso, and he has enjoyed a successful career in marketing and public relations with a number of different firms and entities; active in his community, Mr. Fierro has been a board member for the Hispanic Leadership Institute of El Paso, the City of El Paso International Bridge Commission, and the El Paso International Airport; and

WHEREAS, Art Fierro has greatly benefited the students of El Paso Community College, and in so doing, he has garnered the lasting respect and admiration of countless people along the way; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor Art Fierro for his service on the Board of Trustees at El Paso Community College and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, Than an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Fierro as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

González

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1717 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House