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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association is |
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celebrating the 30th anniversary of its founding at Construction |
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Industry Day at the State Capitol on February 5, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Originally called the Hispanic Contractors |
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Association of DFW, the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association |
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was established in 1995, and it has since dedicated itself to |
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promoting the economic and professional growth of its members in |
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the architectural, engineering, and construction industry; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, RHCA has grown to represent a |
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diverse membership that encompasses general contractors, |
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subcontractors, small business owners, engineers, architects, |
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construction workers, safety training educators and instructors, |
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and students, and its many services include safety and business |
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development training, bilingual classes, and networking |
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opportunities and events; moreover, the association collaborates |
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with various public agencies through its advocacy initiatives, and |
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its Contractor Business Center assists contractors with project |
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procurement, construction safety, and sustainability; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, RHCA benefits from the able leadership of |
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president and chief executive officer John H. Martinez-D., as well |
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as RHCA board chair Rey Roca, vice chair Veronica Muñoz, immediate |
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past-chair Luis Delgado, treasurer Clint Binkley, secretary Marvin |
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Jackson, parliamentarian Angela M. Lopez, and members Ruben Arias, |
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Shaun Duron, Christopher Escobedo, Brian Johnson, Eric Garcia, |
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Maricarmen Tamez, Vladimir Naranjo, Robert Rodriguez, Julie |
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Gutierrez, and Lissi Riedel; and |
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WHEREAS, For three decades, the Regional Hispanic |
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Contractors Association has played an invaluable role in supporting |
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Hispanic professionals in the construction industry, and it is |
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indeed deserving of recognition on this notable milestone in its |
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history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Regional |
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Hispanic Contractors Association on the occasion of Construction |
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Industry Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting |
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delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable trip |
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to Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |