By: Brimer H.R. No. 278 73R4572 PFG-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Fred Liles recently retired from his position with 1-2 the city of Fort Worth's planning and development department, 1-3 drawing to a close four decades of distinguished service to the 1-4 citizens of this busy metropolis; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native of Weatherford, Mr. Liles moved to Fort 1-6 Worth after completing service in the United States Army and in 1-7 1952 joined the city's public works department where he honed his 1-8 planning expertise handling plumbing and electrical permits, and 1-9 later, building permits; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Recognized as an especially hardworking and skilled 1-11 employee, he advanced to his position in planning and development 1-12 in 1969 just as the city began a rapid expansion that would peak in 1-13 the late 1970s and early 1980s; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Responsible for the mapping of this city, which now 1-15 ranks as one of our state's largest urban areas, Mr. Liles presided 1-16 over the expanding planning work load with great success during 1-17 this period of brisk growth, earning widespread respect from 1-18 colleagues and professionals in the development field for his sharp 1-19 memory and extensive experience; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Preferring personal contact to the computer and fax 1-21 machine, Mr. Liles's habit of meeting with people one-on-one has 1-22 further enhanced the well-deserved reputation he enjoys as a caring 1-23 and capable professional; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Mr. Liles plans to remain busy in retirement raising 2-1 livestock and gardening on land he owns near his hometown of 2-2 Weatherford where his parents, now in their 90s, still reside; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Described by a colleague as someone who does the 2-4 work of three people, this popular, hardworking, and highly 2-5 accomplished individual has made many contributions to the citizens 2-6 of Fort Worth throughout his long and accomplished career and has 2-7 earned the lasting admiration of his many friends at city hall and 2-8 in the community; on the occasion of his retirement, it is indeed 2-9 fitting that he receive legislative recognition for his exemplary 2-10 record of public service; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby honor Fred Liles for his extraordinary 2-13 four-decade career with the Fort Worth planning and development 2-14 department and extend best wishes for his continued success and 2-15 happiness in his well-deserved retirement; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-17 prepared for him as an expression of high regard by the Texas House 2-18 of Representatives.