89R12620 JRI-D
By: Anchía H.R. No. 176
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association is
celebrating the 30th anniversary of its founding at Construction
Industry Day at the State Capitol on February 5, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Originally called the Hispanic Contractors
Association of DFW, the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association
was established in 1995, and it has since dedicated itself to
promoting the economic and professional growth of its members in
the architectural, engineering, and construction industry; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, RHCA has grown to represent a
diverse membership that encompasses general contractors,
subcontractors, small business owners, engineers, architects,
construction workers, safety training educators and instructors,
and students, and its many services include safety and business
development training, bilingual classes, and networking
opportunities and events; moreover, the association collaborates
with various public agencies through its advocacy initiatives, and
its Contractor Business Center assists contractors with project
procurement, construction safety, and sustainability; and
WHEREAS, Today, RHCA benefits from the able leadership of
president and chief executive officer John H. Martinez-D., as well
as RHCA board chair Rey Roca, vice chair Veronica Muñoz, immediate
past-chair Luis Delgado, treasurer Clint Binkley, secretary Marvin
Jackson, parliamentarian Angela M. Lopez, and members Ruben Arias,
Shaun Duron, Christopher Escobedo, Brian Johnson, Eric Garcia,
Maricarmen Tamez, Vladimir Naranjo, Robert Rodriguez, Julie
Gutierrez, and Lissi Riedel; and
WHEREAS, For three decades, the Regional Hispanic
Contractors Association has played an invaluable role in supporting
Hispanic professionals in the construction industry, and it is
indeed deserving of recognition on this notable milestone in its
history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Regional
Hispanic Contractors Association on the occasion of Construction
Industry Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable trip
to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.