83R28586 BPG-D
	By: Gutierrez	H.R. No. 2140

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Honorable Jesus Everardo Villarreal Salinas,
	mayor of the city of Reynosa in Tamaulipas, Mexico, is visiting the
	State Capitol on May 15, 2013, to support the efforts of the Mexican
	American Legislative Caucus; and
	WHEREAS, Elected in 2011, Mayor Villarreal Salinas has worked
	diligently to make his thriving community an even better place in
	which to live and work; he previously served the city as secretary
	of social development and as director of youth services; a member of
	the PRI, one of Mexico's main political parties, he has served in
	both the Tamaulipas and the national legislatures; his many
	leadership roles have included secretary of the national Energy
	Commission and of the state Youth Commission; and
	WHEREAS, Mayor Villarreal Salinas was born in Reynosa in
	1978; he earned his law degree from the University of Monterrey and
	previously served as director of ecological services for Grupo
	Industrial VIDA, S.A. de C.V.; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the
	love and encouragement of his wife, Yanira Deandar Ayala; the
	couple are the proud parents of two children, Arturo and Regina
	Villarreal Deandar; and
	WHEREAS, Through his skill, vision, and dedication, Mayor
	Villarreal Salinas is greatly benefiting the citizens of Reynosa,
	and he has demonstrated exceptional generosity in traveling to
	Austin to share his knowledge and experience with the Mexican
	American Legislative Caucus; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby welcome the Honorable Jesus Everardo Villarreal
	Salinas to the State Capitol and extend to him sincere best wishes
	for an enjoyable and productive visit to Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mayor Villarreal Salinas as an expression of high
	regard by the Texas House of Representatives.