SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 517
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ruben Bazan on his 2015 induction into the Junior
Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Junior Achievement of Laredo works in partnership
with business leaders and educators to inspire young people and
prepare them to succeed in today's complex global economy; and
WHEREAS, Ruben Bazan is a native of Nuevo Laredo and a
graduate of Texas A&M University; he holds degrees in petroleum
engineering and industrial engineering, and he worked for a time
as a production manager in Mexico City and then as senior project
manager before returning to his hometown to take over his
family's customs brokerage business; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bazan and his brother went on to found the RB
Group, a conglomerate of business enterprises that includes
customs brokerage, ranching, real estate, wireless digital
cable, and trucking interests; he played an important role in the
creation of Mexico's first wireless digital cable system and in
the design of the electronic clearing system used by Mexican
customs; and
WHEREAS, He currently serves as mayor pro tempore of Nuevo
Laredo and as a member of the board of directors of the
Laredo-Nuevo Laredo Binational Commission; it is truly fitting
that he receive special recognition for the profound impact he
has had on the region's economy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Ruben Bazan on his many achievements
and extend congratulations to him on his induction into the
Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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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