H.R. No. 1717
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas colleges and universities contribute
immeasurably to the future of the Lone Star State, and those
professionals who give generously of their expertise to these vital
institutions of higher education are indeed deserving of
recognition; and
WHEREAS, Art Fierro has been a distinguished member of the El
Paso Community College Board of Trustees since 2006; he has chaired
the board for the past seven years, and his exceptional leadership
has further benefited one of the state's small business advisory
committees and the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which he
has served as president and CEO; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman attended both EPCC and
The University of Texas at El Paso, and he has enjoyed a successful
career in marketing and public relations with a number of different
firms and entities; active in his community, Mr. Fierro has been a
board member for the Hispanic Leadership Institute of El Paso, the
City of El Paso International Bridge Commission, and the El Paso
International Airport; and
WHEREAS, Art Fierro has greatly benefited the students of El
Paso Community College, and in so doing, he has garnered the lasting
respect and admiration of countless people along the way; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Art Fierro for his service on the Board of
Trustees at El Paso Community College and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, Than an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Fierro 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. 1717 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House