H.R. No. 65
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Honorable Omar Maldonado is receiving the
  prestigious Leadership Award from the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce
  at the group's annual Installation & Awards Banquet on November 8,
  2023; and
         WHEREAS, Each year, the chamber recognizes local citizens for
  their outstanding efforts in behalf of the community; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Edinburg, Omar Maldonado has served as
  judge for the Hidalgo County Court No. 8 since his election in 2014;
  he is also the owner of Barrel House Kitchen, a restaurant that
  collaborates with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School
  District to provide meals to students facing weekend food
  insecurity; over the years, the program has distributed more than
  1,600 meals; and
         WHEREAS, Judge Omar Maldonado has demonstrated a lasting
  commitment to making Edinburg a better place for all, and in so
  doing, he has earned the deep respect and appreciation of his fellow
  residents; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Judge Omar
  Maldonado on his receipt of the 2023 Edinburg Chamber of Commerce
  Leadership Award and extend to him sincere best wishes for
  continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Judge Maldonado as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Guerra
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 65 was adopted by the House on
  December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House