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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Texas colleges and universities contribute |
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immeasurably to the future of the Lone Star State, and those |
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professionals who give generously of their expertise to these vital |
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institutions of higher education are indeed deserving of |
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recognition; and |
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WHEREAS, Art Fierro has been a distinguished member of the El |
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Paso Community College Board of Trustees since 2006; he has chaired |
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the board for the past seven years, and his exceptional leadership |
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has further benefited one of the state's small business advisory |
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committees and the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which he |
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has served as president and CEO; and |
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WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman attended both EPCC and |
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The University of Texas at El Paso, and he has enjoyed a successful |
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career in marketing and public relations with a number of different |
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firms and entities; active in his community, Mr. Fierro has been a |
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board member for the Hispanic Leadership Institute of El Paso, the |
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City of El Paso International Bridge Commission, and the El Paso |
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International Airport; and |
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WHEREAS, Art Fierro has greatly benefited the students of El |
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Paso Community College, and in so doing, he has garnered the lasting |
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respect and admiration of countless people along the way; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Art Fierro for his service on the Board of |
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Trustees at El Paso Community College and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, Than an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Fierro as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |