84R16148 WG-D
 
  By: González 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.