SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 338
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Frutoso M. Gomez Jr., who is retiring as chief appraiser
	for the Cameron Appraisal District after 35 years of exemplary
	service with the organization; and
	WHEREAS, Frutoso Gomez joined the Cameron Appraisal
	District in 1982; he has served the organization as a director of
	real estate and as an area manager, and he is retiring after 14
	years of service as chief appraiser for the district; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Gomez was born to the late Frutoso and Odilia
	Gomez, and he grew up in Los Indios, Texas, with his nine
	siblings; they were a family of migrant workers who traveled to
	Ohio each spring and summer to work in the fields; he and his
	wife, Isabel, have been blessed with five children and numerous
	grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Gomez attended Texas Southmost College in
	Brownsville; he became accredited as a registered professional
	appraiser in 1985, a certified tax administrator in 1992, and a
	certified chief appraiser in 2004; and
	WHEREAS, A distinguished member of his community, Mr.
	Gomez has been active in numerous state and local professional
	organizations, and he volunteers his time to several charitable
	and civic groups; he is respected and admired by his colleagues,
	and his presence at the Cameron Appraisal District will be
	greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend Frutoso M. Gomez Jr. on his exemplary
	career and his many contributions to the community and extend
	to him best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 1, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate