TITLE: Congratulating Cynthia M. Sakulenzki of McAllen on her 15th anniversary as president and CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Cynthia M. Sakulenzki of McAllen on her 15th anniversary as president and CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

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WHEREAS, Cynthia M. Sakulenzki of McAllen celebrated her 15th anniversary as president and CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in February 2015, and the attainment of this special milestone offers a fitting opportunity to recognize this remarkable woman; and WHEREAS, The RGVHCC works to promote economic development and to assist businesses in accessing the Hispanic market by promoting education, training leaders, and providing a variety of networking opportunities; under Ms. Sakulenzki's guidance, the chamber has steadily enhanced its services, winning repeated recognition as the Texas Hispanic Chamber of the Year, as well as many national and regional accolades; and WHEREAS, Cynthia Sakulenzki was raised in McAllen and graduated from The University of Texas--Pan American; she has been named one of the top 10 Hispanic women in Texas, and in 2013, she was selected by Governor Rick Perry to receive The Yellow Rose of Texas Award, which is given to women who make a positive difference in their communities; in addition to her work with the chamber, she has volunteered her time and talents in behalf of a number of other local organizations, including the UTPA International Women's Board, the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas RGV Chapter, which she has served as president, and the UTPA Alumni Association, UTPA Bronc Athletic Fund, and El Milagro Clinic, all of which she has served as a board member; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Sakulenzki enjoys the love and support of her children, David, Jonathan, and Jeremy, and her granddaughter, McKenzie; her favorite leisure pastimes include traveling, fishing, and watching a variety of sports, including football, boxing, and NASCAR races, and she also delights in entertaining family and friends; and WHEREAS, Cynthia Sakulenzki has enriched her community in myriad ways, and the citizens of the Rio Grande Valley are indeed fortunate to count her among their fellow residents; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Cynthia M. Sakulenzki on her 15th anniversary as president and CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Sakulenzki as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Canales Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1137 was adopted by the House on March 19, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House