H.R. No. 2772
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rogelio Rivera of Laredo has deservedly been named
the 2015 Engineer of the Year by the Gateway
Chapter of the Texas
Society of Professional Engineers; and
WHEREAS, A native of Laredo, Mr. Rivera served his nation for
six years as a member of the United States Army, and he prepared for
his career by earning a degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M
University in 1967; and
WHEREAS, After taking his first engineering job at Chicago
Bridge and Iron, Mr. Rivera returned to his hometown in 1972 and was
employed as a project engineer at Paul Garza & Associates, a role in
which he was responsible for the design and construction management
of infrastructure improvements, including street, drainage, and
water distribution projects; he went on to work for 16 years as an
assistant city engineer for the City of Laredo, and he was promoted
to his present post of city engineer in 1994; and
WHEREAS, In that important role, Mr. Rivera supervises a
staff of 28 people and oversees the engineering and construction of
the city's capital improvement projects; his department is also
responsible for ensuring that engineering, architectural, and
construction inspections of public infrastructure and subdivision
development are in compliance with city and state regulations; over
the course of his 37-year tenure in public service, he has played an
integral part in engineering such notable city landmarks as the
Laredo Energy Arena, the World Trade International Bridge, the
Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge, the Uni-Trade
Stadium, the Laredo International Airport, the James and Maria
Luisa Haynes Recreation Center, and the El Metro Transit Center,
among many others; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Rivera enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Nelly, and their three children, Celina,
Cynthia, and Xavier; and
WHEREAS, Through his skill, vision, and sustained commitment
to excellence, Rogelio Rivera has contributed greatly to his
profession for nearly a half-century, and his achievements will
continue to benefit Laredo and the State of Texas for many years to
come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Rogelio Rivera on being named the
2015 Engineer of the Year by the Gateway Chapter of the Texas
Society of Professional Engineers 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. Rivera as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Raymond
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2772 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House