87R19017 BHH-D
 
  By: Button H.R. No. 670
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, City Attorney Brad Neighbor is retiring in November
  2021, after more than 36 years of service with the City of Garland;
  and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Neighbor was appointed city attorney in 1985,
  and over the course of his tenure, he has earned the respect and
  admiration of his colleagues and fellow citizens; a leading
  advocate in the development of many areas of municipal law, he has
  published a number of articles in legal journals and authored
  briefs for various courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Neighbor holds a bachelor's degree in public
  administration from the University of North Texas and a doctor of
  jurisprudence from Texas Tech University; he is board certified in
  civil appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and
  in 2000, he was named a Local Government Fellow by the International
  Municipal Lawyers Association; he has also been recognized for his
  work in local government law and land use planning law from the
  American Bar Association; and
         WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and
  commitment to excellence, Brad Neighbor has established a
  commendable record of professional achievement and greatly
  benefited the people of Garland; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Brad Neighbor on his retirement as
  city attorney for the City of Garland and extend to him sincere best
  wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Neighbor as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.