SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 457
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Joe G. Rivera, who recently retired as Cameron County
clerk after 38 years of outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, Joe Rivera was first elected to the position of
Cameron County clerk in 1974, and he served in that position
through 1982; four years later, he returned to the clerk's office
to continue his service to the residents of Cameron County; and
WHEREAS, His numerous responsibilities as clerk included
directing all primary functions of the office, implementing laws
passed by the state legislature, and facilitating the transition
to computerized record keeping; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional contributions to
the county, Mr. Rivera has promoted the success and vitality of
his community by sharing his time and resources with a number of
local civic organizations; and
WHEREAS, Joe Rivera has earned the respect and admiration
of his colleagues and fellow citizens, and he can reflect with
pride on his significant accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Joe G. Rivera for his many years of
exceptional service as Cameron County clerk and extend to him
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 7, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate