El Paso council issues proclamations honoring nonprofits, interpreters, apprentices and two police officers

At the start of Tuesday’s council meeting Mayor Renard Johnson and council members issued several proclamations honoring local nonprofits, law enforcement and workforce programs.

Amistad, the long‑serving social services organization, received a proclamation marking its 50th anniversary. Andrea (who identified herself as Amistad’s chief executive officer) thanked the council and outlined the agency’s transportation fleet, outreach programs and the organization’s role as a state‑designated aging and disability resource center. “We provide community transportation…we have 10 fixed routes with the city,” Andrea told the council.

Council also proclaimed a day recognizing two El Paso Police Department officers — Officer Mark Perez and Officer Amirani Hiner — who were nominated for the 2026 Top Cops Award after responding to a June 1, 2025 shooting. Senator Cesar Blanco read a state resolution in support. Police and city leaders praised the officers’ actions during the incident; Officer Perez and Officer Hiner spoke briefly and expressed gratitude for the recognition.

Additional proclamations honored the Northeast Business Alliance (NEBA) for small‑business impact in the northeast, recognized National Interpreter Appreciation Day for local provider El Paso SLI (whose founder Tamara Marquez thanked the council), and acknowledged National Apprenticeship Week and the Independent Electrical Contractors El Paso chapter for apprenticeship training that supports local electricians.

None of these proclamations involved votes; they were ceremonial recognitions scheduled at the start of the meeting.