SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 49
WHEREAS, The Texas Environmental Health Association
South Texas Chapter 20th Annual Educational Conference is
taking place from December 6 through 8, 2023, providing a
fitting opportunity to recognize the chapter's president,
Jose Victor Baldovinos; and
WHEREAS, Victor Baldovinos has enjoyed a rewarding
career as the first environmental health director for the City
of South Padre Island; his many responsibilities have
included overseeing a wide range of projects and programs,
including those for Code Enforcement, Animal Control, and
Health Inspections, and he has helped neighboring communities
establish their own environmental health departments; and
WHEREAS, During his first year in public service,
Mr. Baldovinos recognized a need for environmental health
training programs in the Rio Grande Valley area; he joined
TEHA and began organizing local conferences, and over the past
two decades, his training events have attracted countless
attendees from across the state; in addition, he has served as
president of TEHA and of the organization's South Texas
Chapter; he has also been involved in a number of other
professional and civic organizations, and he has held
leadership positions with the Port Isabel Housing Authority,
Volunteer Fire Department, and Historical Museum, as well as
the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4779 and the Laguna Madre
Golf Association; and
WHEREAS, Among his many achievements, Mr. Baldovinos
received the Certificate of Merit from the National
Environmental Health Association, the Members Spotlight and
Presidents Awards from TEHA, the Founder Recognition Award
from the Valley Environmental Coalition, and the Ruth Hendy
Award from the Mid-Continental Association of Food & Drug
Officials; he holds a bachelor's degree in multidisciplinary
studies with honors from The University of Texas Rio Grande
Valley; and
WHEREAS, Victor Baldovinos has greatly benefited the
South Padre community and the TEHA South Texas Chapter through
his skilled leadership, and it is a pleasure to join in
honoring him for his commitment to excellence; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor Jose Victor
Baldovinos on his work as environmental health director for the
City of South Padre Island and as president of the TEHA South
Texas Chapter and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success in his important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Baldovinos as an expression of high regard 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 November 30, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate