With legislative legacy guaranteed to concentrate on community family
By David A. Diaz
Rep. Ismael Kino Flores D-Palmview whose legislative seniority and expertise have allowed him to successfully champion issues that are crucial to South Texans including securing more than $1 billion for public education transportation and health programs for the Valley on Tuesday September 15 announced he will not be seeking reelection to an eighth two-year term in 2010.The veteran lawmaker said he must concentrate on clearing his good name but expressed regret that as a result of the controversy Hidalgo County and the Valley are going to lose crucial power in the Texas Legislature. Flores said his decision was influenced by recent indictments issued by a Travis Coun ty grand jury over information he says was properly submitted on his personal financial report.
I worked effectively fought hard and delivered for South Texas he said. I will not apologize for standing up for our region.
Flores said he has never done anything to bring discredit to himself his family and his constituents.
When I was first elected to represent my constituents I took an oath of office to uphold the laws and ethics rules of this great state Flores said. At no point during my public service have I intentionally or knowingly violated any state law or rule.
Flores added that during the Travis County legal proceedings he has been fully cooperative and have disclosed any information required of me.
He said he has set a high standard of effectiveness in his legislative work on behalf of his district and South Texas.
As my former boss the late Bob Bullock used to say he left Texas better than it was Flores recalled. Well as anyone can see there is no doubt that I will leave House District 36 better than it was Flores said. God bless Texas and God bless District 36.
The successful lawmaker pledged to continue working on major issues to benefit his beloved South Texas.
I would like to thank my supporters and constituents for giving me the opportunity to shape South Texas into a better place for our youth our families the elderly and our veterans Flores said.
I have thoroughly enjoyed learning not only about the constituency of District 36 but also learning about the political process as a whole. I look forward to working with the many influential community leaders and elected officials whom I have had the pleasure of meeting in order to continue making District 36 a better place for us all said Flores.
