SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 515
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Webb County Judge Danny Valdez for his many outstanding
contributions to his community; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Martin High School in Laredo, Judge
Valdez served six terms as a justice of the peace before assuming
office as county judge in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Since taking office, Judge Valdez has worked
tirelessly to institute positive changes in the commissioners
court; he has established a working partnership with the City of
Laredo, playing a vital role in creating a County-City Projects
and Programs Coordinating Committee; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the commissioners court
formed the Webb County Legislative Committee, which created a
legislative agenda item to benefit Webb County workers; other
projects underway include the Webb County Youth Village and a
program that brings inmates to schools to warn of the dangers and
consequences of bad life choices; and
WHEREAS, Active in civic affairs, Judge Valdez cochairs
the annual Toys for Tejanitos drive and the Angel Wish program,
and he worked with the Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust in the
development of a Boy Scout camp and an inner-city recreation
center; he received the Liberty Bell Award from the Laredo Bar
Association and was named Hispanic of the Year by the League of
United Latin American Citizens Council 7; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Webb County Judge Danny Valdez on his
many achievements and contributions to Webb County and extend to
him best wishes for continued success in all his future
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 25, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate