TITLE: Congratulating Linda A. Tovar on her selection as a 2015 Pillar of Success by The University of Texas--Pan American Alumni Association.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Linda A. Tovar on her selection as a 2015 Pillar of Success by The University of Texas--Pan American Alumni Association.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Respected businessperson Linda A. Tovar is being honored as a 2015 Pillar of Success by The University of Texas-Pan American Alumni Association at its Alumni Ball on February 27, 2015; and WHEREAS, Each year, the UTPA Alumni Association celebrates a select group of distinguished alumni for their professional excellence and for their service to the community and their alma mater; and WHEREAS, A native of the Rio Grande Valley, Linda Tovar earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from UTPA in 2008; she is currently H-E-B's senior manager of public affairs for the border region, serving as the company's spokesperson and overseeing its community relations and philanthropic efforts in the area; and WHEREAS, Ms. Tovar has also served the company as operations leader for the Mission No. 3 store and the McAllen No. 2 store, and she previously worked as director of operations for the Boys and Girls Clubs of McAllen; and WHEREAS, Benefiting from the solid educational foundation that she received at UTPA, Linda Tovar has embarked upon a successful career in the business world and made a positive difference in her community, and she is indeed a worthy recipient of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Linda A. Tovar on her selection as a 2015 Pillar of Success by The University of Texas-Pan American Alumni Association and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Tovar as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Canales Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 586 was adopted by the House on February 26, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House