H.R. No. 59 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, José D. Ollervides has rendered exceptional service to the City of Laredo; and WHEREAS, A 1989 graduate of Universidad del Noreste de México, Mr. Ollervides is the international relations coordinator of the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau; he is tasked with developing and implementing programs that promote the city around the world; he also facilitates global initiatives, serves as a diplomatic liaison, supports protocol and sub-diplomacy activities, and writes reports; in 2024, he earned a course certificate in global diplomacy from the University of London; and WHEREAS, Mr. Ollervides served as assistant to the mayor of Laredo from 2018 to 2024; in that role, he was responsible for managing the mayor's schedule and correspondence, accompanying him at public events and on international trips, and acting as his advisor, translator, and interpreter; he also provided counsel on U.S.-Mexico relations; from 2007 to 2018, he worked as an audiovisual technical assistant for Laredo's Public Access Center, producing public service announcements, assisting in script creation and translation, and supervising television programming; and WHEREAS, Through his skill and professionalism, José Ollervides has greatly benefited the City of Laredo, and his contributions have earned the lasting respect and appreciation of his colleagues and his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commend José D. Ollervides for his exemplary service to the City of Laredo and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Ollervides as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Raymond ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 59 was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House