TITLE: Recognizing Aida Ramirez for her civic leadership.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Aida Ramirez for her civic leadership.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Aida Ramirez, who is stepping down as the District 4 commissioner of the City of McAllen after 18 years of exemplary service; and WHEREAS, A trailblazing civic leader, Aida Ramirez was the first Hispanic woman to be elected to the McAllen City Commission; she won her seat as the District 4 commissioner in a 2001 special election, and she has since faithfully served the residents of southwest McAllen; and WHEREAS, Aida is known for her extensive knowledge of McAllen history; her expertise has been invaluable to policy making, and she has often been tasked with leading commission meetings when the mayor has been unable to attend; and WHEREAS, Aida Ramirez is devoted to her community, and for nearly two decades, she has been a trusted voice for the citizens of southwest McAllen; she is respected and admired by her colleagues and area citizens, and her presence on the commission will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Aida Ramirez for her outstanding civic leadership as McAllen's District 4 commissioner and extend to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Hinojosa President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 21, 2019.