SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 460
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Mike Munoz, Humberto Saenz Jr., and Santiago "Jimmy"
  Martinez in honor of the 50th anniversary of their election to
  the Beeville City Council; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mike Munoz and Jimmy Martinez were elected to the
  Beeville City Council in 1970 and joined recently elected
  Humberto Saenz to create the first Hispanic majority on the
  council; these exemplary public servants each went on to lead
  rewarding and productive careers in service to the City of
  Beeville and Bee County, and they have each made a positive
  impact on the communities they serve and on the lives of Bee
  County residents; and
 
         WHEREAS, Following the 1970 city council election,
  Humberto Saenz was appointed mayor, and together, these three
  dedicated community advocates began working to ensure that all
  citizens of Beeville would be provided with such essential
  infrastructure and public services as paved streets, clean
  water, sewer and drainage systems, safe housing, and street
  lights; and
 
         WHEREAS, Humberto Saenz served the citizens of Beeville
  with distinction as the city's first Hispanic mayor, and he later
  served as a city employee from 1988 until his retirement in 2017;
  and
 
         WHEREAS, Mike Munoz served two terms of office as a member
  of the city council from 1970 to 1974, and he served as a building
  inspection official for the city's Community Development
  Department for 27 years; and
 
         WHEREAS, Jimmy Martinez went on to serve honorably as
  county judge for Bee County for many years; his commitment to
  public service never wavered, despite attempts to intimidate and
  discredit him by his adversaries and local media; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mike Munoz, Humberto Saenz, and Jimmy Martinez
  were elected at a time when members of the Hispanic community
  faced formidable obstacles in the effort to seek representation
  and make their voices heard; their historic election to the city
  council paved the way for others to follow, and their notable
  achievements have set an admirable example of leadership and
  community advocacy; and
 
         WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that they receive special
  recognition for their inspiring accomplishments and commitment
  to public service in honor of the 50th anniversary of their
  historic election; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby commend Mike Munoz, Humberto Saenz Jr., and
  Jimmy Martinez on their outstanding contributions to the people
  of Beeville and Bee County and pay tribute to them in recognition
  of the 50th anniversary of their election to the Beeville City
  Council; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 
  Zaffirini
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 21, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate