H.R. No. 719
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Richard Moya 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, Richard Moya, was honored for
his achievements in politics; the first Mexican American elected to
the Travis County Commissioners Court, Commissioner Moya ably
represented Precinct 4 from 1970 to 1986; he went on to become a
deputy chief of staff in the administration of Governor Ann
Richards and served the public for two decades in both county and
state government; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to the betterment of Austin, Mr.
Moya has served in numerous leadership roles through the years,
including as treasurer of the Austin Aces Athletic Club and as a
member of the Pan-Am Advisory Board, the Capital Area Planning
Council, and the Century Club; he has also served as a delegate to
the National Democratic Convention and remains active today in
national, state, and local politics; and
WHEREAS, Richard Moya 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 Richard Moya 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. Moya 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. 719 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House