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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1005
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Leopoldo "Polo" Palacios, who is retiring as mayor of |
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Pharr after more than three decades of outstanding public service |
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on behalf of the city; and |
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WHEREAS, Polo Palacios began his career in public service |
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in 1985 when he was appointed to fill an unexpired term on the |
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Pharr City Commission; during his time as commissioner, he played |
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a pivotal role in Pharr's annexation of the Las Milpas area; due |
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to the annexation, more than 20,000 people were provided with |
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such basic needs as clean water, sewage service, and safe |
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electricity; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas--Pan |
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American and a longtime social worker, Mr. Palacios was elected |
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mayor of Pharr in 2002; under his leadership, the city earned |
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numerous honors and awards, including designation as an |
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All-America City, a Preserve America City, and a Texas Main |
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Street City; and |
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WHEREAS, He played a significant role in the vision and |
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decision-making that went into the construction and permitting |
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of the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge and served as a member |
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of its board; he also has been a member of the Hidalgo County |
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Metropolitan Planning Commission and the Lower Rio Grande Valley |
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Development Council; and |
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WHEREAS, A leading South Texas citizen, he is respected and |
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admired by people throughout the Rio Grande Valley, and his |
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presence as mayor of Pharr will be greatly missed; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Leopoldo Palacios on his outstanding |
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service to the people of Pharr as city commissioner and as mayor |
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and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Lucio |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 26, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |