SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 288
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Enrique Perez for more than 35 years of outstanding
service with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Perez currently serves as the Cameron County
extension agent for Agriculture Programs for the Texas A&M
AgriLife Extension Service; a graduate of Texas A&I University,
he began his career in agriculture in 1979 as an agronomy
research technician in Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, In 1981, he began serving as an extension agent
for agriculture and 4-H youth programs in San Benito, and two
years later, he became the extension agent for Starr County; he
moved to Cameron County to serve as head of the agriculture
extension program in 1998; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Perez was instrumental in forging the
partnership between the Cameron County Master Gardener Program
and the Cameron County Commissioners Court that created an urban
horticulture arboretum that serves as an educational center for
young people and adults; he has also hosted the highly successful
Extension International Agriculture Program; and
WHEREAS, He has served on numerous state and national
committees and has received many awards for his work, notably the
State Distinguished County Agent Award for Career Level, the
highest honor given to county extension agents; it is truly
fitting that he receive special recognition; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Enrique Perez on his many
contributions to agriculture in our state and extend to him best
wishes for continued success in all his 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 27, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate