87S31379 BK-D
 
  By: Martinez H.R. No. 259
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Mike R. Perez is retiring from his post as the
  Weslaco city manager on October 29, 2021, drawing to a close an
  exemplary career spanning more than four decades in municipal
  government; and
         WHEREAS, Early in his working life, Mr. Perez served as an
  administrative assistant in the office of the Arlington city
  manager, and he went on to be elevated to the role of city manager
  for Mercedes and Harlingen; he was then appointed as city manager of
  McAllen, a position he held for close to 22 years before he retired
  and became a consultant; and
         WHEREAS, In addition to working with clients in the private
  sector, Mr. Perez served a brief period as interim city manager for
  Hidalgo; in December 2014, he returned to the role of city manager
  for Weslaco, bringing a wealth of experience to that office;
  throughout his career, he has often been sought out for his advice
  and expertise, and he has provided mentorship that has helped many
  of his colleagues to become successful managers themselves; and
         WHEREAS, Active in the communities he has served, Mr. Perez
  has been involved with the McAllen Lions Club, the United Way, and
  various committees in his church; moreover, he is a past president
  of the Texas City Management Association, as well as a member of the
  International City/County Management Association; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Perez is blessed with the
  love and support of his wife, Diana, and he takes great pride in his
  three children, Michael, Christina, and Marcus; and
         WHEREAS, Through his hard work, professionalism, and
  commitment to excellence, Mike Perez has greatly benefited his
  fellow Texans, and he has earned the lasting respect and admiration
  of all those who have had the pleasure of working with him; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Mike R. Perez
  on his retirement as the city manager of Weslaco 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. Perez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.