H.R. No. 1707 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Residents of Socorro elected Ivy Avalos as the City of Socorro Mayor in December 2020, entrusting her with an important leadership role in local government; and WHEREAS, In carrying out the responsibilities of her office, Ms. Avalos is joining with the other members of the city council to address the urgent issues facing the community, and their work will have a lasting influence on the daily lives of their fellow citizens; and WHEREAS, The effective operation of government depends on the able and dedicated efforts of our public servants, and the skills and experience possessed by Ivy Avalos are sure to serve her well as she takes on this challenging new role; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ivy Avalos on her election as the Mayor for the City of Socorro and that she be extended sincere best wishes for a successful tenure; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Avalos as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Fierro ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1707 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2021, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House