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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Mark Thomas retired as president and CEO of the |
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Taylor Economic Development Corporation on October 31, 2023, and |
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this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on the |
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contributions of this esteemed Texan; and |
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WHEREAS, Having assumed leadership of TEDC in 2016, |
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Mr. Thomas helped strengthen the organization's finances, even |
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while guiding it through the COVID-19 pandemic; during his tenure, |
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TEDC launched numerous new projects and cultivated billions of |
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dollars of capital investments in Taylor, attracting companies such |
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as Samsung, Valero, Noren Products, Summit Cabinets, and Hart |
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Components; his efforts have also enabled the organization to |
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target investments in roads and water and wastewater |
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infrastructure; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas brought to his role a wealth of knowledge |
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and expertise from his more than 30 years of experience in economic |
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development leadership in Midland, Waco, and Georgetown; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and |
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commitment to excellence, Mark Thomas has greatly benefited his |
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fellow Texans, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his |
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exceptional record of achievement as he embarks on the next |
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exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Mark Thomas on |
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his retirement as president and CEO of the Taylor Economic |
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Development Corporation and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Thomas as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |