SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 797

WHEREAS, The Honorable Raynaldo T. Lopez is retiring from the San Antonio City Council on May 31, 2017, drawing to a close eight years of exemplary service as the District 6 representative; and

WHEREAS, Ray Lopez has enjoyed a highly successful career in the information and telecommunications industry that has spanned nearly three and a half decades; he served as a director at AT&T until retiring in 2009, and soon thereafter he founded REV Enterprises, an educational technology company; and

WHEREAS, Committed to giving back to his community, Mr. Lopez first entered politics in 1990 with his election to the Northside Independent School District Board of Trustees, and his three-term tenure included service as president of the board; he was subsequently elected as a trustee of the Region 20 Education Service Center, a position he held until local voters chose him for the city council in May 2009; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure in municipal government, Mr. Lopez has worked tirelessly in behalf of his constituents, and he has further distinguished himself as a member of numerous local boards and committees and as chair of the Transportation, Technology and Utilities Council Committee and the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization; and

WHEREAS, In honor of his many accomplishments, Mr. Lopez was presented with an AT&T Circle of Excellence Award and inducted into the Harlingen Independent School District Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has been supported in all his endeavors by the love and encouragement of his wife, Evelyn, and he takes immense pride in his four children and his treasured grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Through his unwavering commitment to public service, Ray Lopez has greatly benefited the citizens of San Antonio, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby congratulate Raynaldo T. Lopez on his retirement from the San Antonio City Council and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mr. Lopez as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Menéndez, Uresti, Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 16, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate