TITLE: Congratulating Mike R. Perez on his retirement as the city manager of Weslaco.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Mike R. Perez on his retirement as the city manager of Weslaco.

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WHEREAS, Mike R. Perez is retiring from his post as the Weslaco city manager on October 29, 2021, drawing to a close an exemplary career spanning more than four decades in municipal government; and WHEREAS, Early in his working life, Mr. Perez served as an administrative assistant in the office of the Arlington city manager, and he went on to be elevated to the role of city manager for Mercedes and Harlingen; he was then appointed as city manager of McAllen, a position he held for close to 22 years before he retired and became a consultant; and WHEREAS, In addition to working with clients in the private sector, Mr. Perez served a brief period as interim city manager for Hidalgo; in December 2014, he returned to the role of city manager for Weslaco, bringing a wealth of experience to that office; throughout his career, he has often been sought out for his advice and expertise, and he has provided mentorship that has helped many of his colleagues to become successful managers themselves; and WHEREAS, Active in the communities he has served, Mr. Perez has been involved with the McAllen Lions Club, the United Way, and various committees in his church; moreover, he is a past president of the Texas City Management Association, as well as a member of the International City/County Management Association; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Perez is blessed with the love and support of his wife, Diana, and he takes great pride in his three children, Michael, Christina, and Marcus; and WHEREAS, Through his hard work, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, Mike Perez has greatly benefited his fellow Texans, and he has earned the lasting respect and admiration of all those who have had the pleasure of working with him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Mike R. Perez on his retirement as the city manager of Weslaco 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. Perez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Martinez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 259 was adopted by the House on October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House