SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 277
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Arturo Elias Ayub, who has been named Mr. Amigo 2018; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is awarded each year
during the Charro Days Fiesta to a Mexican citizen who has
contributed greatly to the friendship and understanding between
the United States and Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Arturo Elias Ayub is a businessman and
philanthropist from Mexico City; he currently serves as chief
executive officer of Multimedia and Strategic Alliances of
América Móvil and of the TELMEX Telcel Foundation, director of
Uno TV, and president of the Instituto TELMEX del Deporte; he
also serves on the boards of numerous successful businesses; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Elias Ayub has played an important role in
promoting an array of projects in the fields of education, health
care, human development, and natural disaster relief, and he has
been a strong supporter of sports with a social purpose; the
TELMEX Telcel Foundation received the 2013 Social Responsibility
and Sustainable Growth Award for its work in organizing the 2012
Homeless World Cup; and
WHEREAS, Arturo Elias Ayub has been instrumental in
creating numerous international strategic alliances, and it is
fitting that his efforts receive special recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Arturo Elias Ayub on his many
contributions to the relationship between the United States and
Mexico and extend congratulations to him on his selection as
Mr. Amigo 2018; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard 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 26, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate