H.R. No. 1413
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of El Paso County benefit each day from
the contributions of those public servants who greatly improve the
quality of life in their communities through the fulfillment of
their duties; and
WHEREAS, Carlos Leon was elected to serve as El Paso County
commissioner for Precinct No. 1 in 2012, and he has worked
diligently to build trust and transparency within county government
in his first term in office; he has remained an effective advocate
for his constituents while working together with the other members
of the commissioners court to achieve positive results for the
region; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of El Paso, Commissioner Leon
enjoyed a successful 30-year career in law enforcement with the El
Paso Police Department, where he served as chief of police from 1999
until his retirement in 2003; this esteemed Texan has been
recognized for his dedicated efforts with the Honored Ex award from
Ysleta High School as well as the prestigious Conquistador Award
from the El Paso City Council; and
WHEREAS, Carlos Leon has demonstrated a steadfast commitment
to making El Paso County an even better place in which to live and
work, and in so doing, he has earned the deep respect and
appreciation of his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor El Paso County Commissioner Carlos Leon
for his efforts in behalf of his community 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 Commissioner Leon as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
González
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1413 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House