SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1031
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Anne Cynthia Leon for her long and distinguished career
with the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and
WHEREAS, Anne Cynthia Leon began her career with the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development as an intern
in 1972; since then, she has served the department in a variety of
posts, including director of Native American programs, director
of public housing in the Denver regional office, director of the
San Antonio field office, and her latest position, as regional
director for Region VI; and
WHEREAS, As regional director for Region VI, Anne Cynthia
Leon has been responsible for the delivery of department programs
and services to more than 33 million Americans in Texas,
Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, Anne Cynthia Leon retired from the United
States Naval Reserve with the rank of captain; she is a veteran of
the Gulf War and Operation Desert Storm; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Anne Cynthia Leon has been
known for her superior skills and expertise; talented and
resourceful, she has handled her many responsibilities with
exceptional efficiency and dedication; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Anne Cynthia Leon is
respected and admired by her colleagues, and her outstanding
tenure at the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development exemplifies the spirit and honor of public service;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Anne Cynthia Leon on her exceptional
service to our state and nation with the United States Department
of Housing and Urban Development and extend to her best wishes
for continued success in all her future endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate