SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 407
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Juan "Trey" Mendez III for his public service as mayor
of Brownsville; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Mendez was elected to the Brownsville
mayoral office in 2019; throughout his service in public office,
he has been noted for his focus on higher education, expanding
broadband connectivity, and economic development; and
WHEREAS, The second youngest mayor in Brownsville's
history, Mayor Mendez previously served for almost a decade at
Texas Southmost College; as mayor, he promoted affordable
tuition at the community college, which led to a tuition
reduction of 40 percent and the highest enrollment rate in the
institution's history; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Mendez was instrumental in the building of
middle-mile infrastructure in Brownsville, which had been named
the least connected community in the United States; he received a
New Century Cities Change Maker award for his work expanding
broadband connectivity in the Rio Grande Valley; and
WHEREAS, Throughout Mayor Mendez's tenure, Brownsville has
focused on becoming a Space City; it is home to SpaceX, and Spaced
Ventures and the Space Channel have relocated to Brownsville,
bolstering the economy and designating the town as a place where
new technology thrives; also under Mayor Mendez's governance,
Tesla opened a delivery and service center; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Mendez has been a dedicated and
forward-thinking public servant for the past four years, leading
his city into an era of new opportunities and greater inclusion;
it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition as he
moves on from his role as Brownsville's mayor; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Mayor Trey Mendez on his exceptional
service to the people of Brownsville and extend to him best
wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
LaMantia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 13, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate