H.R. No. 716
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John Trevino, Jr., was recognized by the Austin
History Center in conjunction with its exhibit Mexican American
Firsts: Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County; and
WHEREAS, Honoring the important contributions made by
Mexican Americans to Central Texas, the Austin History Center and
its association joined with the Austin Public Library to organize
the show, which ran from August 21, 2010, through January 16, 2011;
Mexican American Firsts: Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County
celebrated the pioneering achievements of 32 remarkable men and
women and provided the public with an opportunity to learn more
about their lives; and
WHEREAS, One such individual, John Trevino, Jr., was honored
for his achievements in politics; the first Hispanic elected to the
Austin City Council, he was originally chosen by the voters in 1975
and served for 13 years; in 1983, he received the highest number of
votes of any council member in the history of Austin at that time,
and he also became the first Hispanic to serve as Austin's mayor
when, as mayor pro tem, he took on the responsibilities of mayor
after Carole Keeton Rylander resigned; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Trevino was a leader in the Sister Cities
International program, and further distinguished himself as a vice
president of that organization; June 9, 1988, was proclaimed John
Trevino Day in Austin in recognition of his more than 25 years of
public service to the city; and
WHEREAS, John Trevino, Jr., has made a positive difference in
his community, and his outstanding accomplishments are a source of
pride and inspiration to many people; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate John Trevino, Jr., on his selection
as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County and
extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Trevino as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Rodriguez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 716 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House