TITLE: Recognizing Mission City Manager Julio C. Cerda for his service to his community.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Mission City Manager Julio C. Cerda for his service to his community.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing Mission City Manager Julio C. Cerda for his dedicated service to his community; and WHEREAS, This outstanding civic leader brought a high level of professionalism and expertise to his position; he will leave the post on February 28, 2013, to start an engineering firm; and WHEREAS, During his tenure, Mr. Cerda helped the City of Mission expand its water and wastewater treatment facilities; he also played a key role in the creation of the Anzalduas Highway, which leads to the Anzalduas International Bridge; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cerda joined the City of Mission in 2003 as the city engineer; in 2005, he was named to his current post, and he has steadfastly and diligently performed his duties and kept the city's fund balance stable; and WHEREAS, This praiseworthy public servant received an engineering degree from Texas A&M--Kingsville and is a licensed engineer; prior to working with the City of Mission, Mr. Cerda worked for the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Harlingen; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cerda is also a community leader who sits on the boards of the Mission Boys and Girls Club and the Mission Economic Development Corporation; his exemplary work on behalf of the citizens of Mission is indeed worthy of legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby join the City of Mission in commending Julio C. Cerda for his dedication and service and extend to him sincere best wishes in his future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Hinojosa President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 4, 2013.