84R6394 BPG-D
By: Muñoz, Jr. H.R. No. 2403
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Richard P. Sanchez, former chief of staff for State
Representative Sergio Muñoz Jr., is beginning a new position at The
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and it is indeed appropriate
to take this opportunity to commend him for his notable
contributions to the legislative community and the people of Texas;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sanchez began his distinguished career in
government as a revenue estimator for the Texas comptroller's
office; he then served as a policy specialist for the Senate
Research Center and chief of staff for State Representative Ismael
"Kino" Flores, and he was chief of staff for Representative Muñoz
from January 2011 to December 2014; moreover, he has served in the
Texas State Guard since 2000; and
WHEREAS, This highly respected Capitol staffer is a founding
member of the board of Tejano Monument Incorporated, the nonprofit
that organized recognition of our state's Tejano heritage through
the placement of the splendid monument on the Capitol grounds, and
he has served as secretary-treasurer of the group; and
WHEREAS, A former president of the Hidalgo/Starr Texas Exes
Association, he holds a bachelor's degree in economics from The
University of Texas at Austin and has completed the certified
public manager program in public administration; and
WHEREAS, Richard Sanchez has greatly benefited his fellow
citizens through his commendable dedication to public service, and
as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life, he may
reflect with pride on his accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Richard P. Sanchez for his exemplary
service to the state 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. Sanchez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.