SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 148
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize F. B. "Lico" Reyes for his outstanding career as an
advocate for civil rights and labor rights; and
WHEREAS, A distinguished member of his community, Lico
Reyes has worked diligently throughout his career to support
minorities and laborers of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, He has served as a Spanish language interpreter
for United States district courts, Texas courts, and numerous
state agencies and health care organizations; in 2003, he was
appointed by Senator Royce West to serve as a member of the Texas
District 23 Criminal Justice Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, From 2012 to 2016, Mr. Reyes served as an
immigration chair for the Texas Council of the League of United
Latin American Citizens, and for 20 years, he served as a civil
rights investigator for the organization; and
WHEREAS, Lico Reyes has advocated on behalf of Texas
workers as a representative of both the United Steelworkers Local
9479 and the Arlington division of the Texas Public Employees
Association; he has worked tirelessly for the betterment of his
community and the state, and he has been honored on numerous
occasions for his exemplary work on behalf of Texas citizens;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend F. B. "Lico" Reyes for his
outstanding work on behalf of Texas workers and minority citizens
and extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors;
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 February 7, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate