H.R. No. 156
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, El Paso County Commissioner Carlos Leon has
demonstrated an admirable commitment to serving his 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,
Commissioner Leon has risen to this unprecedented challenge, and
his efforts have been instrumental in helping El Paso County
navigate the crisis; and
WHEREAS, A 30-year veteran of the El Paso Police Department,
Carlos Leon worked his way up through every rank in the department;
as a captain, he played a leading role in introducing community
policing to the city, and during his five-year tenure as chief of
police, El Paso earned national recognition as one of the safest
cities in the nation; upon his retirement in 2003, he received the
city council's highest honor, the Conquistador Award, and he has
since acted as a consultant for the National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children; he is currently serving his second term as
county commissioner for Precinct 1; and
WHEREAS, Carlos Leon's decisive leadership has greatly
benefited the citizens of El Paso County during a time of heightened
danger and uncertainty, and he is truly deserving of special
recognition for his impressive achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Commissioner
Carlos Leon for his service to El Paso County during the COVID-19
pandemic and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success in his important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Commissioner Leon as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Fierro
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 156 was adopted by the House on
September 2, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House