Remarks by Ricardo A. Samaniego
171 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 7
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“Thank you. Thank you, Charlie. You're the most incredible black sheep that I've ever met in my life.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much. You know, yesterday or Saturday, Ambassador DAS, Cynthia DAS, read straight from notes of his dad about what was happening at that time and it wasn't very different and we see ourselves in the same place. And so we miss these trusting voices like Ambassador Tellez, that we need that help to get us to go through one more time. Because it was like he was talking about what was going on, the lack of unity, trying to come together, making sure that we understood the challenges. And a lot of people commented on the fact that you read straight from his notes. And that was, I…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Please, if you could come up, Anna. I can't tell you how privileged, because now you're going to hear about two more that were pillars, are pillars of our community, and we get to honor all three of them.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“LET ME READ THIS INTO THE RECORD FIRST. OH, HE'S GOING TO READ THAT. YOU'RE ALWAYS ONE STEP So like I said, this is so special, recognizing these incredible individuals. What a night on Saturday. So many great friends were there. It felt like a reunion for everybody. So I thank you, Ana, for everything that you did too. But you're now going to hear about an organization that has done everything possible to recognize some of these pillars of our community. and have done such a great job of making sure that we don't forget what they've done for us and many of us are standing on their shoulders…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“You know, equally, he's an artist, amazing artist, just incredible. But just being that combination of science, so the planning records sort of the one side of the brain and the other part of the brain, and he's combined them. both hemisphere work at the same level, which is very unique. But Nestor, thank you. There's so many things here in El Paso that you've left your footprint. But true to form, what did he start doing? He started recognizing Ambassador Tellez, right? And we're honoring him, but he took the time to, and that's who Nestor is known for. The other thing that a lot of…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“And if you could introduce yourselves, those that have just come on. Thank you.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you for, he doesn't just do one thing. He said he was going to retire, but I haven't seen that happen yet. Go ahead. Introduce yourselves, please.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you. Thank you. We definitely need role models and what better? Everybody?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much. I appreciate you. Thank you. That he has done. He's the founder of Comunidad en Acción. And I hope I wasn't dismissive and not including him because he was such an incredible individual of everything that he's done for our community. So he's not here today, but just want to thank him for everything he does. It's unbelievable how much he does in such a quiet way. So thank you for Richard Castro. Thank you.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Well, thank you so much. Go ahead and introduce yourselves, please.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you. Just introduce yourself, yeah?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much. And Crystal, thank you so much for what you do, sort of like the cog, but you talk about call for action, because I was getting the feedback, got the information when it barely happened, and it was like beyond. my understanding how that was going to be addressed. I mean, it was just extremely complicated, but thank you for exemplary, you know, El Pasoans. We came together, and you've been hearing throughout the day of, so El Pasoan, right? And this acknowledges that. The sheriff always, I mean, always have the confidence that the Sheriff's Department is going to step in,…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you. Don't try to take my job, okay? It's the only one I have. Well, thank you very much. We're going to understand the importance of different initiatives for our health, and this is very special as well, so I'll read the resolution. On June 26, 2001, the City of El Paso adopted the El Paso Smoke-Free Ordinance to protect the public health, safety and welfare of residents, employees and visitors by prohibiting smoking in indoor public places and workplaces. Whereas the ordinance established the city of El Paso as one of Texas' early leaders in the advancing comprehensive smoke-free…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much. Introduce yourselves, please.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you. Well, thank you all of you just it's incredible how you all came together. Really, it's nice to also recognize the city for what they did. And just very appreciative of the health effort. One of the commitments we've all made and sure on a personal level during the pandemic and we saw all of the underlying health issues. And so our first protection against viruses or anything else is our health. That's our first line of protection. And so we thank you because this is a very, it's sort of sneaking back up right through vaping and through other forms that we forget about. They seem…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you. Our forensic team, please. Well, thank you so much. This is also one of those behind the scenes of individuals that work really hard to make sure that we have a safe community. And I'm so glad when we get to get you out of sort of the shadows and get you in being recognized in public. So thank you so much. Whereas the dedicated public servants who work in the field of forensic science deserve recognition for their hard work in the field and inside the laboratory, their discipline and expertise through education. Whereas forensic analysis improves investigation of criminal cases…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much. You want to introduce yourselves please?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you. And our good friend, Omar, please.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“you might have someone who is a criminal who should be in jail out in the community. And that's where we, you know, we're so proud of being one of the safest communities, but that's what it takes. It's just everyone. And I just, I mean, to me, one of the most special things we do is recognize people that would typically not be recognized. As I said earlier, you're behind the scene and you do so many great things for our community. continue that certification, continue that commitment that you have. And once again, when the sheriff's involved, great things happen. And so, Maura, thank you…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you, thank you. Who else is with you? Just anybody else? Sam, bring your team. He said after this, he's taking you to Luby's, okay, so. Well, you deserve everything you do for us. We'd like to. Well, thank you so much. It's my honor, having been a HR professional in my lifetime. I truly understand the significance of the workforce, and the workforce obviously is feeling good and feeling loved and appreciated. Great things happen, and when they're not, not such great things will happen. So I'm very appreciative because we have such an incredible family here in the county. So it'll be my…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Well, thank you. It's so nice to have not just ourselves, but Sherm recognized, so thank you for doing that. Really appreciate that. Thank you. Sam, you want to lead us off?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much. And we appreciate so much what you do. And as I said earlier, the strength of any organization or the people, obviously, but you've done such a great job. When we talk about our family, our county family, we really mean it. It's not just something you say, put on the wall kind of thing, but it's something very special for us. I know there's your biggest fan, well, other than myself, is Betsy. She's not here today, but I think she's doing somersaults and being very happy that we're recognizing, as most of you know, she initiated an HR and continues to show because she was in…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you. Thank you. Appreciate your words.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 21, 2026