88R9001 BK-D
By: Blanco S.R. No. 90
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Margie Salazar has been named the new chief
executive officer of FirstLight Federal Credit Union in El Paso,
becoming the first woman to lead that institution in its 67-year
history; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Salazar first joined FirstLight, El Paso's
second-largest credit union, as a teller, and over the course of her
25-year career, she has distinguished herself in the roles of vice
president of retail operations, vice president of lending,
executive vice president of operations, and chief retail officer;
she held the title of chief financial officer at the time she was
tapped to serve as the credit union's CEO; when she takes on her new
position on February 1, 2023, she will oversee the operations of a
credit union with approximately 300 employees, 109,000 members, and
$1.5 billion in assets; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan earned her bachelor's degree in
marketing and management from The University of Texas at El Paso; in
addition to her work at FirstLight, she has given back to the El
Paso community through her service as board chair of the local YMCA
and as a member of the advisory council of UTEP's Banking Academy;
and
WHEREAS, Margie Salazar's proven record of leadership makes
her a truly fitting choice to guide FirstLight Federal Credit Union
into the future, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her many
accomplishments as she takes on the challenges and opportunities of
her new position; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby congratulate Margie Salazar on her appointment as CEO of
FirstLight Federal Credit Union and that she be extended sincere
best wishes for a successful tenure; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Salazar as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.