SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 90
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 State of Texas, 88th
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 from the
Texas Senate.
Blanco
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 24, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate