TITLE: Congratulating Margie Salazar on her appointment as CEO of FirstLight Federal Credit Union in El Paso.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Margie Salazar on her appointment as CEO of FirstLight Federal Credit Union in El Paso.

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WHEREAS, Margie Salazar has been named the new chief executive officer of FirstLight Federal Credit Union in El Paso, becoming the first woman to lead that institution in its 67-year history; and WHEREAS, Ms. Salazar first joined FirstLight, El Paso's second-largest credit union, as a teller, and over the course of her 25-year career, she has distinguished herself in the roles of vice president of retail operations, vice president of lending, executive vice president of operations, and chief retail officer; she held the title of chief financial officer at the time she was tapped to serve as the credit union's CEO; when she takes on her new position on February 1, 2023, she will oversee the operations of a credit union with approximately 300 employees, 109,000 members, and $1.5 billion in assets; and WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan earned her bachelor's degree in marketing and management from The University of Texas at El Paso; in addition to her work at FirstLight, she has given back to the El Paso community through her service as board chair of the local YMCA and as a member of the advisory council of UTEP's Banking Academy; and WHEREAS, Margie Salazar's proven record of leadership makes her a truly fitting choice to guide FirstLight Federal Credit Union into the future, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her many accomplishments as she takes on the challenges and opportunities of her new position; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Margie Salazar on her appointment as CEO of FirstLight Federal Credit Union and that she be extended sincere best wishes for a successful tenure; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Salazar as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.