H.R. No. 1883
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Irene A. Armendariz of Austin is retiring as a
member of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards on May 4, 2017,
concluding nearly a decade of distinguished service to that body;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Armendariz was appointed to TCJS by Governor
Rick Perry in October 2007, and throughout her tenure, she played a
vital role in advancing the agency's mission of establishing
standards for the care and treatment of prisoners and for the
construction, maintenance, and operation of county and municipal
jails; and
WHEREAS, An alumna of the University of Phoenix,
Ms. Armendariz has also enjoyed a fulfilling career in the health
care industry; she currently serves as senior vice president of
operations for Cenpatico Behavioral Health and as a member of the
board of Superior HealthPlan; she has further benefited her
community through her efforts on the board of the Greater El Paso
Chamber of Commerce and the allocation committee of the United Way
of El Paso County; and
WHEREAS, Irene Armendariz has served the State of Texas with
great skill and dedication, and she may take justifiable pride in
her many accomplishments as she embarks on the next exciting
chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Irene A. Armendariz for her service as a
member of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards and extend to her
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Armendariz as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Workman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1883 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House