SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 371
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Alberto Torres Jr. for his outstanding service and
dedication to the City of Laredo; and
WHEREAS, Alberto began his distinguished career in 2015 as
the youngest Democratic party chair in Webb County history; in
2016 he was elected to serve on the Laredo City Council, and in
2020 he was re-elected and appointed Mayor Pro Tempore and became
the youngest council member in Laredo's history to hold such a
title; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to fiscal responsibility has led
to more than $1 million in improvements to neighborhood safety
and parks, and more than $1.5 million has gone to sidewalks and
street upgrades with little to no cost to taxpayers; he has
spearheaded such initiatives as the Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone program, which has secured more than $41.5 million in
economic development and has greatly encouraged property
restoration; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Torres has earned the trust and appreciation
of his constituents through his altruism and civic leadership;
his efforts include authoring the state's first Animal Neglect
Registry Ordinance to ensure better treatment and protection for
animals, proposing the first tax rate decrease in more than a
decade, and effectuating more than $20 million in improvements to
the city's water system; and
WHEREAS, Alberto Torres Jr. was elected to a district
position but evolved as a leader for his hometown, his county,
and his region; he is recognized as a stellar public servant who
is devoted to bettering the lives of all who need help; and
WHEREAS, Beyond his elected roles, Alberto Torres Jr.
volunteers with nonprofit organizations, a reflection of his
unwavering commitment to public service, and he has served on
numerous city and county boards, including the Community Action
Agency board, the South Texas Development Council, the Veterans
Affairs Committee, the Laredo Public Facility Corporation, the
Public Safety Advisory Committee, the City and County Government
Issues Committee, and the Animal Care Services Advisory
Committee; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend Alberto Torres Jr. on his
outstanding contributions to the City of Laredo and extend to him
best wishes for continued success in all of his endeavors; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 7, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate