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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Lorenzo "Shorty" Valdez Jr., served as the first Hispanic member of the Georgetown City
Council and lived with his family in the San Jose neighborhood in Georgetown while representing
District 1; and
WHEREAS, on Monday, January 16, 2023, Lorenzo "Shorty" Valdez Jr, a beloved husband, and father
passed away. He was 66 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Shorty served on the Georgetown City Council from 1989-1993 and served again from 1997-
1999. Valdez was on the City Council when Del Webb brought Sun City to our community, and he
worked to make sure the new development would be positive for the whole city; and
WHEREAS, Shorty was an active golfer and a dedicated member to the Georgetown Country Club for
over 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Shorty’s impact on the City was immeasurable, and his charisma, straight forward nature,
and quick wit will be missed by all who knew him.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSH SCHROEDER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TX
do hereby proclaim February 28, 2023, as
SHORTY VALDEZ DAY in GEORGETOWN, TEXAS