88S40865 BK-D By: Paxton S.R. No. 76 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Through his many personal and professional achievements, Aristeo L. Partida has greatly benefited his community and made a positive difference in the lives of others; and WHEREAS, A native of Port Lavaca, Mr. Partida was employed as a service technician with CenterPoint Energy for nearly four decades, before his retirement in 2020; during that time, he went above and beyond to perform his work as a first responder during emergencies such as Hurricane Harvey in August 2017; while his own family evacuated the area, he dutifully stayed behind and put his life at risk to ensure the safety of others; and WHEREAS, Outside of his work in the natural gas industry, Mr. Partida has made a name for himself as an award-winning barbeque pitmaster, and he has participated in cooking competitions and contributed his expertise to events benefiting local charitable organizations; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Partida enjoys the love and support of his wife of 48 years, Cynthia Partida, and their two daughters and five grandchildren, who have brought him tremendous joy in his golden years; and WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Aristeo Partida has generously devoted himself to his family, his profession, and his community, and he is a source of inspiration to all those who are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor Aristeo L. Partida for his professional accomplishments and his service to his community and extend sincere best wishes to him and his loved ones; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Partida as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.