H.R. No. 1537
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rafael Gomez 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, 2012, Mr. Gomez held the traditional position of capitan for
three years and has actively served the Tiwa Language Committee and
the Tigua Community Garden; a board member of the Tigua Inc.
Development Corporation, he is also a member of the tribe's
Economic Development Advisory Committee and Higher Education
Committee, as well as a supporter of the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gomez is a graduate of Ysleta High School and a
lifelong resident of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Reservation;
currently, he is employed as sweepstakes technician manager for the
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, a Tigua-owned business; and
WHEREAS, Heir to a proud culture, Rafael Gomez 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 Rafael Gomez 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. Gomez 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. 1537 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House