85R8630 RMA-D By: Muñoz, Jr. H.R. No. 280 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Pete Jaramillo was named Man of the Year by the Progress Times and the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce at the annual Citizens Awards banquet in October 2016; and WHEREAS, Each year, the Mission chamber and the Progress Times recognize outstanding citizens for their efforts to benefit the local community; and WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life as owner of Pete Jaramillo Insurance Services, Mr. Jaramillo has given generously of his time and talents to many worthwhile local organizations; he serves as president of the South Texas Association of Health Underwriters, and he has been a member of the boards of Leadership Mission and the Mission Historical Museum, with his membership on the museum board including his recent position as board chair; he has also been active with the Mission Economic Development Corporation, and he is a valued congregant of San Cristóbal Magallanes y Compañeros Mártires Catholic Church, where he further serves on the finance committee and several fund-raising campaigns; and WHEREAS, Through his exceptional contributions, Pete Jaramillo has helped make Mission an even better place in which to live and work, and he is indeed deserving of this notable honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Pete Jaramillo on his selection as the 2016 Man of the Year by the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce and the Progress Times and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Jaramillo as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.