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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Honorable Francisco de la Torre Galindo is |
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concluding his noteworthy tenure as consul general of Mexico in |
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Dallas on July 31, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Appointed in 2016, Consul de la Torre has been a |
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tireless champion of the Mexican community abroad; under his |
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leadership, the Consulate General of Mexico in Dallas became one of |
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his nation's busiest outposts, processing high numbers of |
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passports, consular IDs, and submissions for voting credentials; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Consul de la Torre has implemented a wide range of |
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important initiatives; in 2023, he signed an alliance with the |
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U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to raise |
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awareness of workplace safety law among Mexican workers, and he |
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established the Defense Center of the Mexican Consulate in Dallas |
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to offer legal advice and representation to Mexican immigrants; he |
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also organized the donation of Mexican textbooks to the Dallas |
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Independent School District; during the COVID-19 pandemic, he |
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helped county authorities increase participation in public health |
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measures and coordinated donations by Mexican firms; and |
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WHEREAS, Engaged in the Dallas community, Consul de la Torre |
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has served as a member of the advisory board of the International |
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Center of The University of Texas at Dallas and as a member of the |
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board of governors of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra; he was named |
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2017 Global Diplomat of the Year by the Global Chamber of Dallas, |
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and his many accolades further include the Maestro Award for |
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community service from Latino Leaders Magazine and the Latino |
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Advocate Award from D CEO Magazine; much in demand as a speaker, he |
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has addressed audiences around the world; and |
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WHEREAS, Consul de la Torre began his diplomatic career in |
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1998; prior to his appointment as consul general, he was executive |
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director of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad, and he has served in |
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embassies in Brazil and Argentina; in 2022, he was promoted to the |
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rank of minister; he holds a law degree from the National Autonomous |
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University of Mexico and a master's degree in diplomatic studies |
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from the Matías Romero Institute; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his skill, expertise, and dedication, |
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Francisco de la Torre Galindo has earned the admiration and |
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appreciation of innumerable people in North Texas and beyond, and |
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it is indeed fitting to recognize his contributions as he embarks on |
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the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Francisco de la Torre |
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Galindo for his service as consul general of Mexico in Dallas and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Consul de la Torre as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |