TITLE: Honoring Richard P. Sanchez for his service to the state.

SUMMARY: Honoring Richard P. Sanchez for his service to the state.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Richard P. Sanchez, former chief of staff for State Representative Sergio Mu oz Jr., is beginning a new position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and it is indeed appropriate to take this opportunity to commend him for his notable contributions to the legislative community and the people of Texas; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sanchez began his distinguished career in government as a revenue estimator for the Texas comptroller's office; he then served as a policy specialist for the Senate Research Center and chief of staff for State Representative Ismael "Kino" Flores, and he was chief of staff for Representative Mu oz from January 2011 to December 2014; moreover, he has served in the Texas State Guard since 2000; and WHEREAS, This highly respected Capitol staffer is a founding member of the board of Tejano Monument Incorporated, the nonprofit that organized recognition of our state's Tejano heritage through the placement of the splendid monument on the Capitol grounds, and he has served as secretary-treasurer of the group; and WHEREAS, A former president of the Hidalgo/Starr Texas Exes Association, he holds a bachelor's degree in economics from The University of Texas at Austin and has completed the certified public manager program in public administration; and WHEREAS, Richard Sanchez has greatly benefited his fellow citizens through his commendable dedication to public service, and as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life, he may reflect with pride on his accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor Richard P. Sanchez for his exemplary service to the state and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Sanchez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Mu oz, Jr. Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2403 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House