H.R. No. 446 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Fernando Manuel Madrid is retiring from the San Elizario Independent School District Board of Trustees on March 31, 2023, after nearly three decades of service to the district; and WHEREAS, Fernie Madrid began his tenure with the board of trustees on May 1, 1993, at the age of 25; he became the board's vice president in 1999, and he went on to serve as its secretary for approximately 14 years; he has worked alongside four superintendents, and he has played a significant role in a number of important projects, including the construction of San Elizario High School and Borrego and Sambrano Elementary Schools and a wide range of campus additions and improvements in the district; and WHEREAS, A 1986 graduate of San Elizario High, Mr. Madrid has enjoyed a successful career in retail management, and he takes great pride in his three children, Gilbert, Derek, and April; and WHEREAS, Through his tireless efforts in behalf of the San Elizario Independent School District, Fernie Madrid has earned the lasting respect and appreciation of his fellow citizens, and his many valuable contributions will continue to resonate in the years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Fernando Manuel Madrid on his retirement from the San Elizario Independent School District 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. Madrid as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. González of El Paso ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 446 was adopted by the House on March 6, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House