H.R. No. 515 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Reynaldo Montanaro Sr. of Brownsville is retiring from the Office of the Attorney General of Texas on August 31, 2017, drawing to a close a notable career with the agency that has spanned nearly three decades; and WHEREAS, Born in Brownsville and raised in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, Rey Montanaro attended the Marine Military Academy in McAllen and graduated from the Colegio La Salle in Coatzacoalcos; he subsequently earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice; and WHEREAS, Mr. Montanaro joined the Office of the Attorney General in 1990 as a child support officer; he went on to serve as an ombudsman and supervisor, and he is retiring as manager of the Brownsville office of the Child Support Division; over the years, he has consistently earned the respect and admiration of his supervisors and coworkers for his dedication, his attention to detail, and his leadership; he is the recipient of many awards and recognitions; and WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan has also been a successful entrepreneur; he created Blue-Ribbon Pet Grooming, a business that he recently sold, and he co-owns the Montanaro Property Group, a real estate investment firm that he established with his son Rey; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Montanaro enjoys the love and support of Aida Montanaro, his wife of 33 years, as well as that of his four children, Aida, Rey, Carmen, and Fernando; he delights in the time he spends with his grandchildren, Rey, Andrea, and Mia; and WHEREAS, Rey Montanaro's unfailing professionalism and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited his fellow Texans, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Reynaldo Montanaro Sr. on the occasion of his retirement from the Office of the Attorney General 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. Montanaro as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lucio III ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 515 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House