H.R. No. 251
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bella Rubio, the county and district clerk for Real
County, retired on December 31, 2016, following an exemplary public
service career that has spanned two decades; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Texas, Bella Rubio is a
third-generation resident of Real County; she was elected to the
office of county and district clerk in November 1996, and she has
additionally acted as elections administrator for the county; and
WHEREAS, During her five terms in office, Ms. Rubio has
demonstrated great dedication to Real County constituents and to
her peers; she served as legislative committee chair of the County
and District Clerks' Association of Texas, which named her the
"Texas County Clerk of the Year" in 2015; moreover, she sat on the
board of the Texas District Court Alliance, participated in several
of the organization's committees, and served as a Region IV
director; and
WHEREAS, An engaged member of her community, Ms. Rubio has
contributed her time and talents to many civic groups, including
serving on the boards and committees of such organizations as the
Eagle Booster Club, Real County Youth Development Board, and the
Real County Livestock Association; she is also a valued congregant
of Church in the Valley; in all her endeavors, she has enjoyed the
love and support of her husband of 37 years, Pablo, her children,
Lucus and Sarah, and her grandson, Jacob; and
WHEREAS, Bella Rubio has earned the respect and admiration of
her colleagues and fellow citizens, and she may indeed reflect with
pride on her accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Bella Rubio for her exceptional service
as the county and district clerk of Real County 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. Rubio as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Murr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 251 was adopted by the House on
February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House