SR371 - Recognizing Alberto Torres Jr. for his service and dedication to the City of Laredo.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 371          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Alberto Torres Jr. for his outstanding service and   dedication to the City of Laredo; and          WHEREAS, Alberto began his distinguished career in 2015 as   the youngest Democratic party chair in Webb County history; in   2016 he was elected to serve on the Laredo City Council, and in   2020 he was re-elected and appointed Mayor Pro Tempore and became   the youngest council member in Laredo's history to hold such a   title; and          WHEREAS, His dedication to fiscal responsibility has led   to more than $1 million in improvements to neighborhood safety   and parks, and more than $1.5 million has gone to sidewalks and   street upgrades with little to no cost to taxpayers; he has   spearheaded such initiatives as the Neighborhood Empowerment   Zone program, which has secured more than $41.5 million in   economic development and has greatly encouraged property   restoration; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Torres has earned the trust and appreciation   of his constituents through his altruism and civic leadership;   his efforts include authoring the state's first Animal Neglect   Registry Ordinance to ensure better treatment and protection for   animals, proposing the first tax rate decrease in more than a   decade, and effectuating more than $20 million in improvements to   the city's water system; and          WHEREAS, Alberto Torres Jr. was elected to a district   position but evolved as a leader for his hometown, his county,   and his region; he is recognized as a stellar public servant who   is devoted to bettering the lives of all who need help; and          WHEREAS, Beyond his elected roles, Alberto Torres Jr.   volunteers with nonprofit organizations, a reflection of his   unwavering commitment to public service, and he has served on   numerous city and county boards, including the Community Action   Agency board, the South Texas Development Council, the Veterans   Affairs Committee, the Laredo Public Facility Corporation, the   Public Safety Advisory Committee, the City and County Government   Issues Committee, and the Animal Care Services Advisory   Committee; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend Alberto Torres Jr. on his   outstanding contributions to the City of Laredo and extend to him   best wishes for continued success in all of his 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.     Zaffirini                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 7, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate