88R31907 EME-D By: Zwiener H.R. No. 2165 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Stephanie Reyes became the first woman appointed city manager of the City of San Marcos on February 21, 2023; and WHEREAS, In February 2022, Ms. Reyes began serving as interim city manager, following the retirement of her predecessor; she has served the city with distinction in a number of capacities over the course of 22 years; named assistant city manager in 2019, she served prior to that as chief of staff, assistant director of human resources, and assistant to the city manager; and WHEREAS, Ms. Reyes has worked extensively with local organizations over the course of her career; a Leadership San Marcos graduate, she has served on the board of the organization, as well as on the board of Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas; she was recognized for her two decades of distinguished service by the International City/County Management Association and the Texas City Management Association; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in San Marcos, Ms. Reyes attended San Marcos High School and went on to earn a master's degree in public administration from Texas State University; she also graduated from Leadership ICMA, an intensive two-year program in local government management; in all her endeavors, she enjoys the love and support of her husband, Andrew, and she is the proud mother of four children, DrewAnn, Anna, Andrés, and Gabriela; and WHEREAS, Stephanie Reyes has greatly benefited the residents of San Marcos through her skill, professionalism, and long-standing commitment to the community, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize her contributions as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her career in public service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Stephanie Reyes on her appointment as city manager of the City of San Marcos and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Reyes as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.