H.R. No. 398 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, For 14 years, George B. Pierce ably represented the 1-2 people of District 122 in the Texas House of Representatives; and 1-3 WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, 1-4 this esteemed gentleman had accumulated a wealth of experience in 1-5 the legislative process long before he was elected, having served 1-6 as an aide to five state senators and two state representatives 1-7 before taking office himself in 1979; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Representative Pierce met with immediate success as 1-9 a lawmaker; as a freshman legislator, he authored or sponsored 14 1-10 bills that became law; and 1-11 WHEREAS, House Speaker Gibson D. "Gib" Lewis was quick to 1-12 recognize this fine man for his exceptional leadership abilities by 1-13 naming Mr. Pierce chairman of the Urban Affairs Committee, a post 1-14 he held for five regular sessions; he also served as vice-chairman 1-15 of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and as a member of the 1-16 Transportation Committee; and 1-17 WHEREAS, This admirable individual received many honors 1-18 throughout his tenure in state government, but perhaps the most 1-19 prestigious award to have been given to him was presented in 1983 1-20 when the Texas Municipal League named him the organization's 1-21 Legislator of the Year for his invaluable contributions to the work 1-22 of the Urban Affairs Committee; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Through his dedicated service in the legislature and 1-24 his generous support of numerous civic and charitable 2-1 organizations, Mr. Pierce proved himself deserving of praise and 2-2 admiration; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby commend George B. Pierce for his long and 2-5 distinguished service on behalf of his fellow Texans and extend 2-6 best wishes to him for continued success and happiness; and, be it 2-7 further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for Mr. Pierce as an expression of highest regard and 2-10 appreciation by the Texas House of Representatives. 2-11 appreciation by the Texas House of Representatives. 2-12 Shields 2-13 H.R. No. 398 2-14 _______________________________ 2-15 Speaker of the House 2-16 I certify that H.R. No. 398 was adopted by the House on 2-17 March 25, 1993, by a non-record vote. 2-18 _______________________________ 2-19 Chief Clerk of the House