87S21554 JRI-D
By: Fierro H.R. No. 151
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, El Paso City Council member Cecilia Lizarraga has
demonstrated an admirable commitment to serving her fellow Texans
during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, This devoted public official has worked tirelessly
to safeguard the health of area residents while ensuring that they
continue to receive essential public services; although the
pandemic has placed immense burdens on the local community,
Ms. Lizarraga has risen to this unprecedented challenge, and her
efforts have been instrumental in helping El Paso navigate the
crisis; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Lizarraga has represented District 8 on the city
council since assuming office on July 25, 2017; a retired educator,
she previously worked for the El Paso Independent School District;
she holds a bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at
El Paso and a master's degree from The University of Texas at
Austin; and
WHEREAS, Cecilia Lizarraga's decisive leadership has greatly
benefited the citizens of El Paso during a time of heightened danger
and uncertainty, and she is truly deserving of special recognition
for her impressive achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend city council member
Cecilia Lizarraga for her service to El Paso during the COVID-19
pandemic and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success in her important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for city council member Cecilia Lizarraga as an expression
of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.