84R16305 BK-D By: González H.R. No. 1536 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Michael Silvas has earned the great esteem of members of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo community through his service as a tribal councilman; and WHEREAS, Elected to the Pueblo's governing body on December 31, 2014, Mr. Silvas currently serves as the maintenance manager at Native Landscape and Maintenance, where he oversees 12 employees and is responsible for landscaping contracts for commercial buildings throughout El Paso; he previously worked for Three C's Contractors as manager of the maintenance division and was also employed by the Socorro Independent School District; Mr. Silvas attended El Paso Community College and earned his commercial applicator certification with the Texas Department of Agriculture; and WHEREAS, Heir to a proud culture, Michael Silvas is helping to preserve the vital traditions and values of the Pueblo while working to enhance the quality of life for its people, and he is indeed deserving of the trust that has been placed in him by members of his community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor Michael Silvas for his service on the Tribal Council of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Silvas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.