H.R. No. 2639
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sandra Rodriguez has distinguished herself through
her service as council president of Super Neighborhood
No. 27--Gulfton and as a tireless community advocate in House
District 137; and
WHEREAS, Each Houston super neighborhood elects a council
composed of area residents and other stakeholders who meet
regularly to discuss issues, set priorities, and implement projects
of mutual benefit for the area; and
WHEREAS, Situated in southwest Houston just outside Loop 610,
Gulfton is an area of apartment complexes and single-family homes;
originally developed as Westmoreland Farms, Gulfton is home to many
recent immigrants from Mexico and Latin America; and
WHEREAS, Sandra Rodriguez has lived in Gulfton for more than
10 years, and she is a recognized leader in the community, serving
as president of the Gulfton Citizen's Advisory Council since 2008
and playing a leading role in the annual Gulfton Parade and
Festival; she was elected as president of the Super Neighborhood
No. 27--Gulfton council in November 2015; and
WHEREAS, An employee of the Houston Health Department since
2007, Ms. Rodriguez is a 1998 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School
in Baytown and a 2012 graduate of Springfield College in
Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS, Through her leadership, dedication, and community
spirit, Sandra Rodriguez has earned the respect of her fellow
neighborhood residents and council members, and she is indeed
deserving of recognition for her exemplary efforts; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Sandra Rodriguez for her service as
council president of Super Neighborhood No. 27--Gulfton and extend
to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Wu
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2639 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House