TITLE: Recognizing Rogelio Fuentes on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Rogelio Fuentes on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Rogelio Fuentes on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services after 38 years of loyal service to the state; and WHEREAS, A native of the Rio Grande Valley, Rogelio Fuentes was born and raised in McAllen; he earned a bachelor's degree from The University of Texas--Pan American, then known as Pan American University, in 1972 and began working as a welfare service technician for the Texas Department of Public Welfare; and WHEREAS, Over the next 38 years, during which the department went through several name changes, Mr. Fuentes served in various capacities and rose to the position of regional director of community services for Region 11, the position from which he is retiring; and WHEREAS, Mr. Fuentes handled his many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; he maintained an ethical work environment and fostered positive teamwork; he provided supportive leadership and implemented innovative ideas while ensuring that quality services were being provided to this state's most vulnerable citizens, the aged and those with disabilities; and WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Mr. Fuentes has demonstrated exceptional talent and skill throughout his career; he has earned the admiration and respect of his colleagues, and his presence as regional director of community services for Region 11 of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Rogelio Fuentes for his valuable service to the people of this state and extend to him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 22, 2011.