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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Trace Kinnard is retiring as mayor of Nevada, Texas, |
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on May 4, 2021, drawing to a close a decade of exemplary service to |
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his community; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Kinnard joined the Nevada City Council in 2011 |
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and he was elected mayor in 2016; during his tenure, he has ably |
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guided the city with an eye to the future, and his knowledge and |
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expertise in a wide range of community issues have earned him the |
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respect of many people along the way; and |
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WHEREAS, Mayor Kinnard has also served as a member of the |
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Garland Fire Department for more than a quarter century; he joined |
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the department as a firefighter in 1995, and he has served as a |
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paramedic and driver and as inspector for the Garland Fire |
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Marshal's Office; and |
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WHEREAS, A proud veteran, Mr. Kinnard served for four years |
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in the U.S. Navy before enlisting in the Navy Reserve; he |
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transitioned to the Texas Army National Guard in 2003 and retired in |
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2010 with two decades of service as the platoon sergeant of the |
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Medical Platoon 3-124 Cavalry Regiment in Wylie; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mayor Kinnard enjoys the love |
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and support of his wife of 18 years, Laurie, and their three |
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children and grandson; and |
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WHEREAS, Trace Kinnard has demonstrated a strong commitment |
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to the residents of Nevada, and his desire to serve others and work |
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toward the greater good has set an inspiring example of civic |
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leadership; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Trace Kinnard on his retirement as |
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mayor of Nevada and extend to him sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mayor Kinnard as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |