TITLE: Congratulating Crisanto Salinas on his retirement as city manager of Roma.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Crisanto Salinas on his retirement as city manager of Roma.

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WHEREAS, Crisanto Salinas retired as city manager of Roma on May 27, 2021, drawing to a close an exemplary career with the city that spanned nearly a quarter century; and WHEREAS, Mr. Salinas took office in 2007 when he was named Roma's first city manager under its home rule charter; among his many achievements during his 14-year tenure, he played a crucial role in securing tens of millions of dollars in state and federal funding for street paving projects, storm drainage solutions, and public safety facilities and equipment; furthermore, he worked with several mayors in expanding the operations of the police force and fire department; and WHEREAS, In 1989, Mr. Salinas was elected to a two-year term as a Roma city commissioner; he began his professional career with the city in 1997 as the inaugural planning director, and in that role, he implemented the first subdivision ordinance in Roma; promoted to director of operations in 2002, he oversaw a $70-million improvement of the city's water and wastewater system, with the investment bringing essential services to colonias in Roma and throughout Starr County; prior to working for the city, he was employed with the Starr County Industrial Foundation and served as its executive director in the 1990s; and WHEREAS, Through his skill, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, Crisanto Salinas has helped set Roma on a course to an even brighter future, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Crisanto Salinas on his retirement as city manager of Roma and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Salinas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2017 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House