SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 574
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Nedra S. Kinerk on her outstanding service to the
residents of McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley as a community
leader and volunteer; and
WHEREAS, Since 1990, Dr. Nedra Kinerk has served numerous
community organizations in McAllen and has dedicated her time to
improving the quality of life for all residents of the city; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Kinerk has worked extensively with Futuro
RGV, a group of volunteers who present information to area cities
about economic growth, educational opportunities, healthy
families, safe neighborhoods, and the importance of green
spaces, culture, and the arts; and
WHEREAS, Serving as the president of Futuro RGV for close
to a decade, Dr. Kinerk has been instrumental in organizing local
events and creating a vibrant community atmosphere; during her
leadership, the organization has hosted community fairs, school
board candidate forums, festivals, energy discussion panels, and
town hall events; and
WHEREAS, In 2022, Futuro RGV hosted candidate forums for a
McAllen City Commission district, Republican and Democratic
forums for United States House districts, Texas State House and
Senate districts, and a Board of Education district; and
WHEREAS, Futuro RGV has also held candidate forums for
several county elective offices and has hosted Rio Grande Valley
Leader Interviews, an Immigration and Border Security Review,
and the 2020 Census Review; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Kinerk has also led several other community
organizations; for her service to McAllen, she was named the
city's Woman of the Year in 2014, and in 2020, she was inducted
into the Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame and honored as the
namesake and inaugural recipient of a citizenship award
presented by the mayor, city commissioners, and the City of
McAllen; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her years of service, Dr. Kinerk has
created a positive impact in all of her endeavors; admired for
her distinguished leadership, Dr. Kinerk is a source of
inspiration to the members of her community and to all who seek to
contribute to the public good; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Nedra S. Kinerk on her many years
of service to the people of McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley and
extend to her best wishes for success in all of her future
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate