84R16278 MGB-D By: González H.R. No. 1462 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Carlos Hisa was elected governor of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo in January 2015, and it is indeed appropriate to recognize his outstanding contributions to the tribe at this time; and WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Mr. Hisa has been involved in tribal governance for nearly two decades; he served as lieutenant governor beginning in 2002, and he continued in that role for an unprecedented tenure of 12 years; among other executive responsibilities, he directed the administrative systems, enterprises, and programs of the pueblo; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hisa began his career as an administrative clerk in the Contract Health Department; previously, he was a licensed chemical dependency counselor for the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program, and in this role, he implemented innovative prevention and intervention programs tailored largely to the needs of tribal youth; and WHEREAS, Committed to building the tribal nation while honoring its traditions, Carlos Hisa has greatly benefited the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo through his vision and leadership, and in so doing, he has earned the respect and appreciation of many; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Carlos Hisa on his election as governor of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Hisa as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.