88R16422 JRI-D
By: Gamez H.R. No. 883
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Trey Mendez is concluding his tenure as mayor of
Brownsville in May 2023, and this occasion provides a fitting
opportunity to recognize his tireless work in behalf of area
residents; and
WHEREAS, A native of Brownsville, Mr. Mendez was sworn into
office on July 2, 2019, following nine years of dedicated service as
a trustee at Texas Southmost College; the second youngest mayor in
the history of the city, he has spearheaded a number of initiatives
to boost economic development, invest in infrastructure, and
increase quality of life; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, Mayor Mendez has made broadband
connectivity a priority for Brownsville, which was named the
least-connected community in the U.S. prior to his election; in
July 2022, the City of Brownsville signed a public-private
partnership to create BTX Fiber, a citywide broadband
infrastructure initiative that will provide more than 90 miles of
fiber; moreover, Mayor Mendez has been integral to helping the city
become a hub for innovation and aerospace; today, Brownsville is
home to SpaceX, a Tesla service and delivery center, Spaced
Ventures, and the Space Channel; and
WHEREAS, In September 2021, Mayor Mendez was one of 37 mayors
from around the world selected to participate in the Bloomberg
Harvard City Leadership Initiative, and he served as a panelist and
participant at the prestigious Yale Mayors College in 2021 and
2022; his many accolades include the New Century Cities Change
Maker Award and selection as an Outstanding Rising Leader by
NewDEAL; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Mendez graduated from the Gladys Porter High
School of Technology and went on to receive a bachelor's degree from
The University of Texas at Brownsville and a juris doctor degree
from The University of Texas School of Law; he has litigated
thousands of cases during his legal career and is a former council
member of the Insurance Law Section of the State Bar of Texas; in
addition, he is a member of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board
and the Workforce Solutions Cameron County Board, and in 2018, he
cofounded Dodici Pizza and Wine, which is located in historic
downtown Brownsville; and
WHEREAS, Through his visionary leadership, Trey Mendez has
helped to build an even more prosperous future for the citizens of
Brownsville, and the impact of his achievements will resonate for
years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Trey Mendez for his outstanding record of
public service 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 Mayor Mendez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.