TITLE: Honoring Carlos Javier Jasso of Edinburg for his contributions to the Rio Grande Valley.

SUMMARY: Honoring Carlos Javier Jasso of Edinburg for his contributions to the Rio Grande Valley.

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WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from individuals such as Carlos Javier Jasso, who has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the Rio Grande Valley; and WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Edinburg, Mr. Jasso graduated from Edinburg North High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in economics from The University of Texas-Pan American in 2006; while attending the university, he served as a congressional intern in the office of former U.S. Representative Rub n Hinojosa, and he developed a passion for public service; and WHEREAS, After graduating, Mr. Jasso worked as an accountant and junior supervisor with the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency; he later became a program manager with the Hidalgo County Urban County Program in Pharr, and over the course of his tenure, he helped countless residents acquire affordable housing; he became an accountant and supervisor for Hidalgo County in 2013, and five years later, he accepted a position as grants director with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District; from 2020 to 2022, he served as a safety manager for Econ Group LLC in Edinburg; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jasso has earned a number of certifications from the National Association of Purchasing Management, the Texas A&M Texas Engineering Extension Service, the National Community Development Association, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program; and WHEREAS, Through his professional accomplishments and civic engagement, Carlos Jasso has helped to make the Rio Grande Valley a better place for all, and he has earned the lasting admiration and appreciation of his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby honor Carlos Javier Jasso for his contributions to the Rio Grande Valley community and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Jasso as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Canales Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1222 was adopted by the House on May 6, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House