SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 84
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Leopoldo "Polo" Palacios, who has been honored with the
inaugural Polo Palacios Service Award for his extensive service
to the Pharr community; and
WHEREAS, Polo Palacios was born and raised in Pharr, and he
attended the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District;
he served with distinction in the United States Air Force, and he
had a successful career as a drug and alcohol abuse counselor
before beginning a career in public service; and
WHEREAS, In 1985, Mr. Palacios was appointed to the
unexpired term of Pharr City Commissioner Lorenzo Garcia; he was
elected mayor of the city in 2002; as mayor, he guided numerous
initiatives that improved the quality of life in the community,
including the annexation of South Pharr/Las Milpas, the
provision of utility services for more than 20,000 residents, and
substantial improvements to city streets and sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, A treasured citizen of Pharr, Polo Palacios
embodies the highest qualities of public service, and he has set
new standards of excellence for future leaders to follow; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Leopoldo "Polo" Palacios for his
many contributions to the Pharr community and congratulate him on
being the namesake and first recipient of the Polo Palacios
Service Award; 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 January 31, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate