SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 539
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Pete Sepulveda Jr., who was sworn in as Cameron County
Judge on March 11, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sepulveda is a native of the Rio Grande Valley
and a graduate of Texas A&M University; he was appointed Cameron
County Judge to fill the seat of Judge Carlos Cascos, who has been
named Texas Secretary of State; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sepulveda has enjoyed a long and productive
career in public service; he served as city manager of Pharr and
Eagle Pass, and for the last 17 years, he has held various
positions with Cameron County, including that of director of
transportation and that of county administrator; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sepulveda has a thorough knowledge of
transportation issues and has worked with the Texas Department of
Transportation on a number of highway, rail, and bridge projects;
he played an important role in the permitting and construction of
five international bridges between the United States and Mexico,
including the first international rail bridge between the two
countries in more than 100 years; and
WHEREAS, He has also served as executive director of the
Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority and managed its
nearly $2 billion system of projects; it is truly fitting that he
receive special recognition for his many contributions to the
growth and prosperity of the region; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Pete Sepulveda Jr. on his many
achievements and extend to him best wishes for the future as
Cameron County Judge; 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 13, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate