87R9091 JGH-D
 
  By: Reynolds H.R. No. 117
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Honorable Robin Elackatt was sworn in as mayor
  of Missouri City on December 21, 2020; and
         WHEREAS, A native of India, Robin Elackatt moved to Chicago
  with his family when he was in the fifth grade; he first heeded the
  call to service in his 20s, when he was elected president of the
  Chicago Knanaya Catholic Youth League in 1992, and in 1994, he was
  elected as the first president of the Knanaya Catholic Youth League
  of North America; and
         WHEREAS, In 2005, Mr. Elackatt settled with his family in
  Missouri City and opened a construction business; he began serving
  his community as the vice chair of the parks board, and he has also
  been a board member and president of the Colony Lakes Homeowners
  Association; in addition, he and his family are congregants of
  St. Angela Merici Catholic Church; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Elackatt was elected in 2009 to the city council
  as the member for District C, and he ran unopposed for reelection in
  2011 and 2013; during his tenure on the council, he has been a
  strong advocate for the sidewalk repairs program, for establishing
  more fire stations and a police mini-station, and for balancing the
  budget; and
         WHEREAS, Robin Elackatt's dedication, hard work, and
  commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of
  Missouri City, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his
  achievements as he takes on the challenges and opportunities of his
  new position; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Robin Elackatt on his election as
  mayor of Missouri City and extend to him sincere best wishes for
  success in his important work; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mayor Elackatt as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.