H.R. No. 157
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, El Paso County Judge Ricardo A. Samaniego 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, Judge
Samaniego has risen to this unprecedented challenge, and his
efforts have been instrumental in helping El Paso County navigate
the crisis; and
WHEREAS, A native of El Paso, Ricardo Samaniego was sworn in
as county judge on January 1, 2019; before taking public office, he
worked as a county juvenile probation officer, an interim director
for the El Paso County Housing Authority, and as a clinical
therapist in El Paso and New Mexico; he also has extensive
experience in the private sector, including operating his own
businesses; he holds master's degrees in educational psychology,
bilingual bicultural education, and international economics and
public policy; and
WHEREAS, Ricardo Samaniego'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 El Paso County
Judge Ricardo A. Samaniego for his service 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 Judge Samaniego 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. 157 was adopted by the House on
September 2, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House