TITLE: Congratulating Veronica Vela-Whitacre on her election to the McAllen Board of Commissioners for District 6.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Veronica Vela-Whitacre on her election to the McAllen Board of Commissioners for District 6.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Veronica Vela-Whitacre was elected to the McAllen Board of Commissioners for District 6 on May 11, 2013; and WHEREAS, Along with the mayor, the McAllen city commission is responsible for setting city policy, approving the annual budget, adopting city ordinances, and determining the tax rates; and WHEREAS, Ms. Vela-Whitacre's hard work and expertise in a wide range of community issues have earned her the respect of the voters in District 6, and it is most fitting to take this opportunity to honor her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Veronica Vela-Whitacre for winning election to the McAllen Board of Commissioners and extend to her sincere best wishes for success in her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Vela-Whitacre as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guerra Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3068 was adopted by the House on May 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House