81R5655 BPG-D By: Alonzo H.R. No. 289 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is honored to welcome Hamid Name Pineda, the mayor of Valle Hermoso in Tamaulipas, Mexico; and WHEREAS, A native of Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mayor Pineda graduated from the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon and is a certified public accountant; he became mayor in January 2008; and WHEREAS, Mayor Pineda has been a consultant for the National Chamber of Commerce and the Red Cross and served as state president for the Committee on Business Cooperation; a Rotarian for more than two decades, he was president of the Rotary Club in 1986; moreover, he has given generously of his time and expertise to many projects and organizations in the Lower Rio Grande Valley and northern Mexico; and WHEREAS, This notable leader has been recognized for his myriad endeavors in support of education and has shown particular sensitivity to the needs of low-income students; a respected humanitarian and philanthropist, he has taken part in many charitable activities through the years, delivering blankets, food, school supplies, and medicine to people in need, assisting in the construction and maintenance of the Center for Cerebral Palsy, and bringing joy to children as a member of a group that provides gifts, treats, and entertainment; and WHEREAS, A man of great integrity, Hamid Name Pineda has won the admiration of his community through his selfless efforts in behalf of others, and his wise counsel, warm compassion, and outstanding management abilities are an inspiration to all who are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas hereby welcome Hamid Name Pineda, mayor of Valle Hermoso, to the State Capitol and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mayor Pineda as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.