Bill Text: TX HR728 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Honoring Martina Silva of El Paso for her contributions to her community.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-05-03 - Reported enrolled [HR728 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR728-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 728 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from | ||
| individuals such as Martina Silva, whose tireless work in behalf of | ||
| area citizens has contributed significantly to the quality of life | ||
| in El Paso; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A resident of the Montana Vista neighborhood since | ||
| 1982, Tina Silva worked for 18 years to bring a centralized | ||
| wastewater supply system to that part of far east El Paso; she | ||
| recognized the public health hazards created by reliance on septic | ||
| systems, and she led a petition drive and advocated tirelessly for | ||
| infrastructure to remedy the situation; in 2019, the Texas Water | ||
| Development Board provided an $11.4 million grant for construction | ||
| of the Montana Vista Wastewater Project; El Paso County Precinct 3 | ||
| recognized Ms. Silva's efforts with its Mission for the People | ||
| Award; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Ms. Silva has supported the electoral process as a | ||
| precinct chair for four decades, and she has collaborated | ||
| extensively with elected officials for the betterment of her | ||
| community; in addition, she has led charitable donation drives, and | ||
| she has given generously of her time and talents to numerous | ||
| organizations and worthy causes, among them Centro de Comunidad, | ||
| the tire recycling program, and an initiative to ban fireworks; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Tina Silva has made a lasting, positive difference | ||
| through her long record of civic engagement, and her endeavors have | ||
| earned her the respect and deep appreciation of her fellow | ||
| residents; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby honor Martina Silva for her contributions to her | ||
| community 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. Silva as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
| House of Representatives. | ||
| González of El Paso | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 728 was adopted by the House on April | ||
| 30, 2021, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
