Texas HR 1152: In memory of Gene Graham.

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89(R) HR 1152 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

  

  

  
 H.R. No. 1152

  

  

   

 R E S O L U T I O N

   

        WHEREAS, The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe has demonstrated an 

  

 unwavering commitment to the advancement of its people, culture, 

  

 and community; and

  

        WHEREAS, One of three federally recognized Native American 

  

 tribes in the State of Texas, the YDSP descend from Tiguas who 

  

 relocated from modern-day New Mexico to the El Paso area in the 17th 

  

 century; they were industrious farmers, raising wheat, corn, 

  

 cattle, and horses, and helped build the Ysleta Mission; in 1682, 

  

 they established a government now considered the oldest in Texas; 

  

 and

  

        WHEREAS, The YDSP today number more than 4,000 across the 

  

 nation; an active partner in the greater El Paso region, the Pueblo 

  

 owns and operates a variety of businesses that provide meaningful 

  

 employment and benefits for both tribal members and other area 

  

 residents; its government and diverse enterprises fund essential 

  

 infrastructure and services, including health care, education, law 

  

 enforcement, tribal courts, elder assistance, housing, and capital 

  

 improvements; in addition, the government is especially focused on 

  

 workforce training and job creation; and

  

        WHEREAS, Valuing its autonomy, the YDSP incorporates 

  

 principles of wise self-governance in all its endeavors, from 

  

 service delivery and economic development to partnerships and 

  

 business connections; the Pueblo champions the rights and 

  

 prosperity of tribal members and works to maintain strong 

  

 relationships with neighboring communities; through collective 

  

 spirit and a variety of programs, it strengthens social cohesion 

  

 across the region while also preserving a rich heritage; and

  

        WHEREAS, Current tribal officials include Cacique Jose 

  

 Sierra Sr., Governor E. Michael Silvas, Lieutenant Governor Adam 

  

 Torres, War Captain Omar Villanueva, Alguacil Raul Willie Almanzar 

  

 III, and Councilmen Rafael Gomez Jr., Raul Candelaria Jr., Andrew 

  

 Torrez, and Fabian Gomez; and

  

        WHEREAS, Over the course of more than three centuries, the 

  

 Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe has played a key role in the evolution 

  

 of the El Paso region, and its efforts in behalf of progress for its 

  

 members continue to foster an environment where all area residents 

  

 can thrive; now, therefore, be it

  

        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas 

  

 Legislature hereby honor the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo for its 

  

 contributions and extend to the tribal members sincere best wishes 

  

 for the future; and, be it further

  

        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

  

 prepared for the tribe as an expression of high regard by the Texas 

   

 House of Representatives.

  

   

 González of El Paso

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Speaker of the House     

  

   

        I certify that H.R. No. 1152 was adopted by the House on June 

   

 1, 2025, by a non-record vote.

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Chief Clerk of the House