Bill Text: TX SR390 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Gustavo "Gus" Barrera of Falfurrias for his legacy of public service.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-03-04 - Reported enrolled [SR390 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR390-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in | ||
acknowledging Gustavo "Gus" Barrera, who is retiring as | ||
volunteer executive director of the Falfurrias Chamber of | ||
Commerce; and | ||
WHEREAS, For the past 35 years, Gus has served as a | ||
tireless public servant and champion of economic growth and | ||
opportunity in Falfurrias; throughout his tenure, he has | ||
promoted expansion of the town's traditional industries of | ||
cattle, oil, and agriculture to include a focus on the retail and | ||
service industries; and | ||
WHEREAS, His efforts have resulted in grants, utility | ||
incentives, and revenue bonds that have brought in such | ||
businesses as grocery stores, discount retailers, hotels, and an | ||
apparel factory; and | ||
WHEREAS, Often seen sporting a white cowboy hat, this | ||
diligent chamber of commerce leader has also pushed for more | ||
family-oriented community events, such as bicycle giveaways and | ||
Easter egg hunts; and | ||
WHEREAS, Gus has a long, honorable record of serving his | ||
country and community; a retired 21-year Air Force veteran, a | ||
former Brooks County commissioner, and a former administrative | ||
assistant to Texas Senator Carlos F. Truan, Gus has been fondly | ||
called a one-man army by his admirers; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd | ||
Legislature, hereby commend Gustavo Barrera on his legacy of | ||
public service and extend to him best wishes for continued | ||
success in all his endeavors; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
Hinojosa | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on March 4, 2013. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |