Senate Resolution No. 248 honors Albert L. Reyes for his significant contributions as the president and CEO of Buckner International over the past 15 years. Buckner International, founded in 1879, is a faith-based organization dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children, families, and seniors through various programs that provide family assistance, counseling, and other essential services. Mr. Reyes has been with Buckner since 2007, previously serving as president of Buckner Children and Family Services, and has an extensive background in leadership roles within the Baptist community, including his presidency at the Baptist University of the Américas and the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

The resolution highlights Mr. Reyes's numerous accolades, including the 2022 D CEO Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Leadership Excellence Award and the UN Day Global Leadership Award, as well as his educational achievements in business administration, theology, and global leadership. It acknowledges his vision and leadership in advancing Buckner International's mission and expresses the Texas Senate's sincere best wishes for his continued success. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for Mr. Reyes as a token of high regard from the Texas Senate.