H.R. No. 65
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
       WHEREAS, The Honorable Omar Maldonado is receiving the
prestigious Leadership Award from the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce
at the group's annual Installation & Awards Banquet on November 8,
2023; and
       WHEREAS, Each year, the chamber recognizes local citizens for
their outstanding efforts in behalf of the community; and
       WHEREAS, A native of Edinburg, Omar Maldonado has served as
judge for the Hidalgo County Court No. 8 since his election in 2014;
he is also the owner of Barrel House Kitchen, a restaurant that
collaborates with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School
District to provide meals to students facing weekend food
insecurity; over the years, the program has distributed more than
1,600 meals; and
       WHEREAS, Judge Omar Maldonado has demonstrated a lasting
commitment to making Edinburg a better place for all, and in so
doing, he has earned the deep respect and appreciation of his fellow
residents; now, therefore, be it
       RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Judge Omar
Maldonado on his receipt of the 2023 Edinburg Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Award and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
       RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Maldonado as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
 
Guerra
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Speaker of the House     
 
       I certify that H.R. No. 65 was adopted by the House on
December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House