TITLE: Honoring Everardo "Ever" Villarreal for his service as a Hidalgo County commissioner.

SUMMARY: Honoring Everardo "Ever" Villarreal for his service as a Hidalgo County commissioner.

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WHEREAS, The strength of our communities depends on the dedicated efforts of public officials such as Everardo Villarreal, who has served Hidalgo County with distinction as commissioner for Precinct 3; and WHEREAS, Since assuming office in January 2021, "Ever" Villarreal has taken bold, thoughtful actions to improve the infrastructure and quality of life of Precinct 3 and to bring greater transparency, accountability, and efficiency to the local government; his accomplishments have included securing grants from the Texas General Land Office and the Texas Department of Transportation that have helped support drainage improvement and road projects totaling millions of dollars; and WHEREAS, Among other highlights of his tenure, Commissioner Villarreal implemented a comprehensive infrastructure plan to maintain and enhance roads in Precinct 3, and he established the precinct's Community Outreach Department, which has helped provide residents with housing, utilities, food, and tax relief assistance; moreover, he has worked alongside city officials and the Hidalgo County Urban County Program to secure funds to build a public library in Sullivan City; and WHEREAS, The past few years have coincided with a number of major challenges for Hidalgo County, and Commissioner Villarreal has earned recognition for the significant role that he played in the community's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to the winter storm and floods in 2021; along the way, he has utilized social media platforms to help increase transparency and enhance communication with county residents; and WHEREAS, During his short time in office, Commissioner Villarreal has received several recognitions, including the 2021 Leadership Award from the City of Alton and the 2021 Community Partnership Award from the City of Palmhurst; he was also named among the Top 10 Texas Local Officials by Rising LoneStars, and he was twice honored with the Quick Draw Award from the Hidalgo County Urban County Program in 2022 and 2023; and WHEREAS, Ever Villarreal has demonstrated skilled, knowledgeable leadership, and a deep concern for the needs of his constituents, and he may reflect with pride on all that he has accomplished in behalf of his community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby honor Everardo Villarreal for his outstanding service as a Hidalgo County commissioner and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Commissioner Villarreal as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guerra Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1741 was adopted by the House on May 17, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House