TITLE: Recognizing Jose F. Cardenas for his contributions to the profession of engineering.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Jose F. Cardenas for his contributions to the profession of engineering.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Jose F. Cardenas for his outstanding service on the board of directors of the Texas Council of Engineering Companies; and WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso, Jose Cardenas is president of Moreno Cardenas, Incorporated, a consulting civil engineering firm in El Paso; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cardenas is active in numerous professional and community organizations; he is a member of the board of directors of the El Paso Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers and is past president of the El Paso Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, and he serves on the executive committee of the Borderland Mobility Coalition of El Paso; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cardenas also remains active with his alma mater, serving as chair of the College of Engineering Advisory Board at The University of Texas at El Paso and sitting on the board of the university's Alumni Association; he is a founding member of the university's Alumni Academy of Civil Engineers; and WHEREAS, Jose Cardenas has served his profession and his community with honor and distinction, and it is truly fitting that he be recognized for his many achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Jose F. Cardenas for his many contributions to the profession of engineering and to his state and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his future 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. Rodriguez President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 26, 2011.