TITLE: Honoring Vincent Perez for his service as an El Paso County commissioner.

SUMMARY: Honoring Vincent Perez for his service as an El Paso County commissioner.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Residents of El Paso benefit each day from the contributions of those public servants who greatly improve the quality of life in their communities through the fulfillment of their duties; and WHEREAS, Vincent Perez was elected to El Paso County Commissioners Court Precinct No. 3 in 2014, and he currently represents more than 200,000 constituents and oversees a budget of nearly $300 million; during his time in office, Commissioner Perez has worked diligently to improve access to affordable health care and housing opportunities for county residents and to expand emergency services for individuals living outside the city; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Bel Air High School, this esteemed gentleman holds a bachelor's degree in foreign service and a master's degree in international law and government from Georgetown University; and WHEREAS, Vincent Perez has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to making El Paso an even better place in which to live and work, and in so doing, he has earned the deep respect and appreciation of his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor Vincent Perez for his service as an El Paso County commissioner 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. Perez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonz lez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1456 was adopted by the House on April 16, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House