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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Alberto Torres Jr. for his outstanding service and |
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dedication to the City of Laredo; and |
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WHEREAS, Alberto began his distinguished career in 2015 as |
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the youngest Democratic party chair in Webb County history; in |
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2016 he was elected to serve on the Laredo City Council, and in |
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2020 he was re-elected and appointed Mayor Pro Tempore and became |
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the youngest council member in Laredo's history to hold such a |
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title; and |
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WHEREAS, His dedication to fiscal responsibility has led |
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to more than $1 million in improvements to neighborhood safety |
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and parks, and more than $1.5 million has gone to sidewalks and |
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street upgrades with little to no cost to taxpayers; he has |
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spearheaded such initiatives as the Neighborhood Empowerment |
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Zone program, which has secured more than $41.5 million in |
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economic development and has greatly encouraged property |
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restoration; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Torres has earned the trust and appreciation |
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of his constituents through his altruism and civic leadership; |
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his efforts include authoring the state's first Animal Neglect |
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Registry Ordinance to ensure better treatment and protection for |
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animals, proposing the first tax rate decrease in more than a |
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decade, and effectuating more than $20 million in improvements to |
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the city's water system; and |
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WHEREAS, Alberto Torres Jr. was elected to a district |
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position but evolved as a leader for his hometown, his county, |
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and his region; he is recognized as a stellar public servant who |
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is devoted to bettering the lives of all who need help; and |
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WHEREAS, Beyond his elected roles, Alberto Torres Jr. |
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volunteers with nonprofit organizations, a reflection of his |
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unwavering commitment to public service, and he has served on |
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numerous city and county boards, including the Community Action |
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Agency board, the South Texas Development Council, the Veterans |
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Affairs Committee, the Laredo Public Facility Corporation, the |
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Public Safety Advisory Committee, the City and County Government |
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Issues Committee, and the Animal Care Services Advisory |
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Committee; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Alberto Torres Jr. on his |
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outstanding contributions to the City of Laredo and extend to him |
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best wishes for continued success in all of his endeavors; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |