H.R. No. 3506

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Alfredo Serrato is retiring as Willacy County Precinct 3 commissioner, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to recognize him for his dedicated work in behalf of his fellow citizens; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Serrato first joined the Willacy County Commissioners Court on January 1, 1985, and served for five consecutive terms; after choosing not to run in 2004, he was elected to the court again in 2008 and reelected in 2012; over the course of nearly three decades as a county commissioner, he has been an effective advocate for his constituents and has helped bring about significant infrastructure improvements within the county; and

WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Willacy County, Mr. Serrato has also served the public in a number of other capacities: as a firefighter and later as fire chief with the Lyford Volunteer Fire Department, as a deputy sheriff with the Willacy County Sheriff's Department, and as a member of the Lyford City Commission, during which time he was instrumental in establishing the town's first sewer system and in upgrading the water plant and lines; and

WHEREAS, Through his commitment to good governance and his concern for others, Alfredo Serrato has helped make Willacy County an even better place in which to live and work, and he has set a standard of excellence to which others may aspire; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Alfredo Serrato on his retirement as Willacy County Precinct 3 commissioner and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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

Guillen

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 3506 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House