SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 632 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Everardo "Ever" Villarreal on his distinguished service as commissioner of Hidalgo County Precinct Three and on his many contributions to his community; and WHEREAS, Ever Villarreal was elected commissioner of Hidalgo County Precinct Three in 2020 after a successful career as an entrepreneur, and he took office in January of 2021; since then, Commissioner Villarreal has prioritized public works and the development of infrastructure to improve the quality of life for residents of Western Hidalgo County; and WHEREAS, Before becoming a public servant, Ever earned a degree in criminal justice from The University of Texas-Pan American and went on to build a portfolio of residential and commercial developments; in his business ventures, Ever worked closely with public leaders whose experience and insight encouraged him to run for the office of county commissioner; and WHEREAS, As commissioner, Ever has worked for the interests of his constituents and has been an advocate for the improvement of roads and drainage channels; he coordinated with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to repair the Rio Grande levee to protect residents from flooding; and WHEREAS, Under his leadership, Precinct Three secured its first grant from the Texas General Land Office for the Palmview Drainage Improvement Project and its first safety grant from the Texas Department of Transportation; Ever was instrumental in providing county-wide free Wi-Fi access, securing funding for a public library in Sullivan City, and implementing his precinct's first Community Outreach Department; and WHEREAS, In the course of his tenure, Commissioner Villarreal has responded with wisdom and composure to such challenges as severe weather events and the COVID-19 pandemic; he has been honored with numerous awards for his outstanding leadership, and his ongoing commitments to public service provides an invaluable benefit to the people of Hidalgo County; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commend Ever Villarreal on his exemplary service as commissioner of Hidalgo County Precinct Three and extend to him best wishes for continued success in his 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. Hinojosa ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 22, 2023. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate