H.R. No. 765
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Willacy County benefit from the hard
work and dedication of their elected officials on the Willacy
County Commissioners Court; and
WHEREAS, Located in the lower Rio Grande Valley of South
Texas, 30 miles north of Mexico, Willacy County is bordered to the
east by the Gulf of Mexico; the region is known for its cultural
heritage, as well as for its recreational offerings, however it
also faces challenges due to inadequate infrastructure and limited
resources; and
WHEREAS, The Willacy County Commissioners Court works to
increase the county's tax base by encouraging the development of
housing on large tracts of land in unincorporated areas; in
addition, commissioners continue to seek the support of state
officials and those from neighboring counties for a variety of
economic development opportunities; and
WHEREAS, In February 2009, the commissioners court joined
with the National Wildlife Refuge System, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service, and the U.S. Department of the Interior to promote
ecotourism in some 33,000 acres; and
WHEREAS, The commissioners court is made up of four
civic-minded individuals, including Eliberto "Beto" Guerra, Eddie
Chapa, Fred Serrato, and Aurelio "Keeter" Guerra, Jr., who serves
as interim county judge, and it is indeed fitting to honor their
visionary leadership in behalf of Willacy County; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Willacy County Commissioners Court and
extend to its members deep appreciation for their outstanding
efforts to enhance the county.
Rios Ybarra
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 765 was adopted by the House on March
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House