81R34136 JKB-D
By: Gonzales H.R. No. 2284
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Hidalgo County Judge Juan de Dios Salinas III has
been presented with the Leadership Award by the Rio Grande Council
of Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, Designated to honor individuals with significant
community or business engagement, the Leadership Award recognizes
civic service at the local, state, or national level; candidates
for the Rio Grande Council's Leadership Award also possess strong
records of service and support in the development of character in
the youth of South Texas; and
WHEREAS, J. D. Salinas graduated from La Joya High School and
went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a
master's degree in public administration from The University of
Texas--Pan American; he was elected to the post of Hidalgo County
clerk in 1998, at the age of 29, and took office as county judge in
2007; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed public servant is committed to
building a better future for young Texans, and to that end, his
administration focuses on promoting economic development,
enhancing educational opportunities, expanding health care for
children and families, and improving transportation
infrastructure; the devoted father of five, Judge Salinas is
especially committed to supporting programs that educate and
motivate the next generation of leaders; he and his wife, Janie, are
involved in a variety of community activities and are members of
Holy Spirit Catholic Church and St. Joseph's Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, J. D. Salinas is an exemplary role model for young
people in the Rio Grande Valley, and this award justly recognizes
his many contributions to the Hidalgo County community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Hidalgo County Judge J. D. Salinas
on his receipt of the Leadership Award from the Rio Grande Council
of Boy Scouts of America 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 Salinas as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.