TITLE: Recognizing Alberto Torres Jr. for his service and dedication to the City of Laredo.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Alberto Torres Jr. for his service and dedication to the City of Laredo.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Alberto Torres Jr. for his outstanding service and dedication to the City of Laredo; and WHEREAS, Alberto began his distinguished career in 2015 as the youngest Democratic party chair in Webb County history; in 2016 he was elected to serve on the Laredo City Council, and in 2020 he was re-elected and appointed Mayor Pro Tempore and became the youngest council member in Laredo's history to hold such a title; and WHEREAS, His dedication to fiscal responsibility has led to more than $1 million in improvements to neighborhood safety and parks, and more than $1.5 million has gone to sidewalks and street upgrades with little to no cost to taxpayers; he has spearheaded such initiatives as the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone program, which has secured more than $41.5 million in economic development and has greatly encouraged property restoration; and WHEREAS, Mr. Torres has earned the trust and appreciation of his constituents through his altruism and civic leadership; his efforts include authoring the state's first Animal Neglect Registry Ordinance to ensure better treatment and protection for animals, proposing the first tax rate decrease in more than a decade, and effectuating more than $20 million in improvements to the city's water system; and WHEREAS, Alberto Torres Jr. was elected to a district position but evolved as a leader for his hometown, his county, and his region; he is recognized as a stellar public servant who is devoted to bettering the lives of all who need help; and WHEREAS, Beyond his elected roles, Alberto Torres Jr. volunteers with nonprofit organizations, a reflection of his unwavering commitment to public service, and he has served on numerous city and county boards, including the Community Action Agency board, the South Texas Development Council, the Veterans Affairs Committee, the Laredo Public Facility Corporation, the Public Safety Advisory Committee, the City and County Government Issues Committee, and the Animal Care Services Advisory Committee; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commend Alberto Torres Jr. on his outstanding contributions to the City of Laredo and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all of his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Zaffirini President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 7, 2025.