TITLE: Congratulating Bella Rubio on her retirement as Real County district and county clerk.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Bella Rubio on her retirement as Real County district and county clerk.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Bella Rubio, the county and district clerk for Real County, retired on December 31, 2016, following an exemplary public service career that has spanned two decades; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Texas, Bella Rubio is a third-generation resident of Real County; she was elected to the office of county and district clerk in November 1996, and she has additionally acted as elections administrator for the county; and WHEREAS, During her five terms in office, Ms. Rubio has demonstrated great dedication to Real County constituents and to her peers; she served as legislative committee chair of the County and District Clerks' Association of Texas, which named her the "Texas County Clerk of the Year" in 2015; moreover, she sat on the board of the Texas District Court Alliance, participated in several of the organization's committees, and served as a Region IV director; and WHEREAS, An engaged member of her community, Ms. Rubio has contributed her time and talents to many civic groups, including serving on the boards and committees of such organizations as the Eagle Booster Club, Real County Youth Development Board, and the Real County Livestock Association; she is also a valued congregant of Church in the Valley; in all her endeavors, she has enjoyed the love and support of her husband of 37 years, Pablo, her children, Lucus and Sarah, and her grandson, Jacob; and WHEREAS, Bella Rubio has earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues and fellow citizens, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commend Bella Rubio for her exceptional service as the county and district clerk of Real County and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Rubio as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Murr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 251 was adopted by the House on February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House