89S10880 BPG-D     By: Rodríguez Ramos H.R. No. 55       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The Honorable Francisco de la Torre Galindo is   concluding his noteworthy tenure as consul general of Mexico in   Dallas on July 31, 2025; and          WHEREAS, Appointed in 2016, Consul de la Torre has been a   tireless champion of the Mexican community abroad; under his   leadership, the Consulate General of Mexico in Dallas became one of   his nation's busiest outposts, processing high numbers of   passports, consular IDs, and submissions for voting credentials;   and          WHEREAS, Consul de la Torre has implemented a wide range of   important initiatives; in 2023, he signed an alliance with the   U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to raise   awareness of workplace safety law among Mexican workers, and he   established the Defense Center of the Mexican Consulate in Dallas   to offer legal advice and representation to Mexican immigrants; he   also organized the donation of Mexican textbooks to the Dallas   Independent School District; during the COVID-19 pandemic, he   helped county authorities increase participation in public health   measures and coordinated donations by Mexican firms; and          WHEREAS, Engaged in the Dallas community, Consul de la Torre   has served as a member of the advisory board of the International   Center of The University of Texas at Dallas and as a member of the   board of governors of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra; he was named   2017 Global Diplomat of the Year by the Global Chamber of Dallas,   and his many accolades further include the Maestro Award for   community service from Latino Leaders Magazine and the Latino   Advocate Award from D CEO Magazine; much in demand as a speaker, he   has addressed audiences around the world; and          WHEREAS, Consul de la Torre began his diplomatic career in   1998; prior to his appointment as consul general, he was executive   director of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad, and he has served in   embassies in Brazil and Argentina; in 2022, he was promoted to the   rank of minister; he holds a law degree from the National Autonomous   University of Mexico and a master's degree in diplomatic studies   from the Matías Romero Institute; and          WHEREAS, Through his skill, expertise, and dedication,   Francisco de la Torre Galindo has earned the admiration and   appreciation of innumerable people in North Texas and beyond, and   it is indeed fitting to recognize his contributions as he embarks on   the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Francisco de la Torre   Galindo for his service as consul general of Mexico in Dallas and   extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Consul de la Torre as an expression of high regard by   the Texas House of Representatives.