Pharr honors building official Jose Ismael Alvarado for Master Code Professional certification

The Pharr City Commission on a regular agenda recognized Jose Ismael Alvarado for earning the Master Code Professional certification from the International Code Council, a credential city officials said fewer than 50 professionals in Texas hold. Alan Cervantes, assistant director for the building and code department, introduced Alvarado and called the certification "one of the most difficult and prestigious credentials a coding professional can earn."