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Eagle Pass honors City Secretary Imelda Rodriguez after 16 years of service
Summary
At its Oct. 15 special meeting, the Eagle Pass City Council presented a plaque and remarks honoring City Secretary Imelda Rodriguez for 16 years of service and wished her well as she departs for a position with another city.
Eagle Pass — The City of Eagle Pass recognized City Secretary Imelda Rodriguez at a special City Council meeting on Oct. 15, marking her final official meeting after 16 years with the city.
Mayor Salvinas announced the recognition and presented Rodriguez with a plaque "in appreciation of your unwavering leadership, dedication, and service to the city of Eagle Pass from 02/2008 to 2024." Multiple councilmembers and staff praised Rodriguez’s professionalism, availability to the public and institutional knowledge; several speakers offered personal thanks and best wishes.
The council and staff posed for photographs and offered a small token of appreciation; Rodriguez is leaving to serve as a city secretary for another municipality, and council members said City Hall’s doors will remain open to her.
Representative remarks:
- Mayor Salvinas: thanked her for "loyal and faithful service" and noted citywide appreciation. - A councilmember who spoke of their first contact with city government called Rodriguez their "initial point of contact" and praised her integrity and commitment.
What happens next: The council did not take any formal action beyond the recognition; staff and council expressed intentions to honor Rodriguez’s replacement process in future meetings.
