H.R. No. 279 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Elizabeth Eguía-García has been named executive director of the Maestro Entrepreneur Center and vice president of small business for the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, The daughter and granddaughter of small business owners, Elí Eguía-García brings to her new positions a wealth of knowledge and experience from her two decades in the nonprofit sector, during which time she worked in fund-raising and public relations for both public and private organizations; and WHEREAS, This esteemed professional holds a bachelor's degree from Our Lady of the Lake University and a master's degree from St. Mary's University; in addition, she completed executive leadership programs with the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government and the National Hispana Leadership Institute; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Elí Eguía-García's dedication and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited her fellow Texans, and the expertise she has acquired along the way will serve her well as she takes on these challenging new roles; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Elizabeth Eguía-García on being named executive director of the Maestro Entrepreneur Center and vice president of small business for the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 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. Eguía-García as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Minjarez ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 279 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House