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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Carlos Hisa was elected governor of the Ysleta del |
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Sur Pueblo in January 2015, and it is indeed appropriate to |
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recognize his outstanding contributions to the tribe at this time; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Mr. Hisa has been |
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involved in tribal governance for nearly two decades; he served |
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as lieutenant governor beginning in 2002, and he continued in |
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that role for an unprecedented tenure of 12 years; among other |
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executive responsibilities, he directed the administrative |
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systems, enterprises, and programs of the pueblo; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Hisa began his career as an administrative clerk |
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in the Contract Health Department; previously, he was a licensed |
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chemical dependency counselor for the Alcohol and Substance Abuse |
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Program, and in this role, he implemented innovative prevention and |
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intervention programs tailored largely to the needs of tribal |
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youth; and |
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WHEREAS, Committed to building the tribal nation while |
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honoring its traditions, Carlos Hisa has greatly benefited the |
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Ysleta del Sur Pueblo through his vision and leadership, and in so |
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doing, he has earned the respect and appreciation of many; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Carlos Hisa on his election as |
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governor of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Hisa as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |