H.R. No. 259
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mike R. Perez is retiring from his post as the
Weslaco city manager on October 29, 2021, drawing to a close an
exemplary career spanning more than four decades in municipal
government; and
WHEREAS, Early in his working life, Mr. Perez served as an
administrative assistant in the office of the Arlington city
manager, and he went on to be elevated to the role of city manager
for Mercedes and Harlingen; he was then appointed as city manager of
McAllen, a position he held for close to 22 years before he retired
and became a consultant; and
WHEREAS, In addition to working with clients in the private
sector, Mr. Perez served a brief period as interim city manager for
Hidalgo; in December 2014, he returned to the role of city manager
for Weslaco, bringing a wealth of experience to that office;
throughout his career, he has often been sought out for his advice
and expertise, and he has provided mentorship that has helped many
of his colleagues to become successful managers themselves; and
WHEREAS, Active in the communities he has served, Mr. Perez
has been involved with the McAllen Lions Club, the United Way, and
various committees in his church; moreover, he is a past president
of the Texas City Management Association, as well as a member of the
International City/County Management Association; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Perez is blessed with the
love and support of his wife, Diana, and he takes great pride in his
three children, Michael, Christina, and Marcus; and
WHEREAS, Through his hard work, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence, Mike Perez has greatly benefited his
fellow Texans, and he has earned the lasting respect and admiration
of all those who have had the pleasure of working with him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Mike R. Perez
on his retirement as the city manager of Weslaco and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Perez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Martinez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 259 was adopted by the House on
October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House