SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 350
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ernesto Francisco Cavazos, who recently retired as
chairman of the Willacy County Democratic Party after 32 years of
exemplary leadership; and
WHEREAS, An esteemed resident of the Rio Grande Valley,
Ernesto Cavazos graduated from Raymondville High School and The
University of Texas--Pan American; he worked as a farm worker,
and he enjoyed a 22-year career at Texas Workforce Solutions; he
served his country with distinction as a member of the Army
National Guard during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield,
Operation Noble Eagle, and Operation Enduring Freedom; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cavazos was elected chairman of the Willacy
County Democratic Party in 1989; the first chairman in Willacy
County to assist election precinct chairs, he was instrumental in
electing Democrats to county offices; he was honored to attend
the inaugurations of Governor Ann Richards and President Bill
Clinton; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Ernesto Cavazos
currently serves as chairman of the Willacy County Lions Club and
as commissioner of the Willacy County Navigation District; over
the last three decades, he has helped set lasting standards for
excellence within the Willacy County Democratic Party, and his
leadership will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Ernesto Francisco Cavazos on his
many contributions to the community and his outstanding
leadership as chairman of the Willacy County Democratic Party and
extend to him best wishes for the future; 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 May 3, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate