H.R. No. 634 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to join 1-2 the citizens of Deer Park in recognizing the many achievements and 1-3 contributions of their longtime mayor, Jimmy Burke, at a time when 1-4 he is required to yield the microphone; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A rare opportunity to be in his presence at such a 1-6 time has been made possible by the Deer Park Education Foundation 1-7 on the occasion of a Mayor's Roast to benefit the foundation's 1-8 scholarship fund; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Those present have gone to great expense to honor 1-10 this highly esteemed and voluble public servant, knowing the 1-11 expensive reservations will help a good cause, and it is fitting 1-12 that Mayor Burke's quick wit, questionable gift of gab, and vast 1-13 repertoire of somewhat dull stories, all of which led him quite 1-14 naturally into the political arena, be set aside for the evening, 1-15 so that other gifted orators of the community may have a rare 1-16 opportunity to speak; and 1-17 WHEREAS, He deserves recognition for his long-standing record 1-18 of service to the community of Deer Park when, with his political 1-19 potential and natural talents, he easily could have been a 1-20 political success in Austin, offering his services as an advisor on 1-21 filibustering to his reticent friends in the Texas Legislature; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A figure of remarkable stature, Mayor Burke truly 1-23 has cast a long shadow in the Deer Park community, and, given his 1-24 remarkable truck-driver appetite, it is a wonder that he hasn't 2-1 cast a wide shadow as well; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Although, generally speaking, Mayor Burke is 2-3 generally speaking, he has been known on rare occasions to yield 2-4 the dais to lesser wits out of the kindness of his heart and in 2-5 acknowledgement of overwhelming public sentiment; and 2-6 WHEREAS, It is in this spirit of generosity, to benefit the 2-7 community's deserving young scholars, that he graciously has 2-8 allowed admiring members of the community equal time and an 2-9 opportunity to speak at the Deer Park Education Foundation's 2-10 attempted roast of him; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Actively involved in many aspects of life in the 2-12 community, the honorable mayor has demonstrated an abiding concern 2-13 for the well-being of everyone in the community and has given 2-14 generously of his time, talent, and energy in that regard; it is 2-15 fitting then, on the occasion of his roast, that the Deer Park 2-16 residents show their respect and their profound appreciation for 2-17 one of the community's most visible, and audible, members; now, 2-18 therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-20 Legislature hereby honor Deer Park Mayor Jimmy Burke on his 2-21 multifaceted record of achievements as one of the community's most 2-22 colorful characters and on his equally noteworthy record of service 2-23 to the community; and, be it further 2-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-25 prepared for Mayor Burke as an expression of high esteem by the 2-26 Texas House of Representatives. 2-27 Texas House of Representatives. 3-1 Jackson 3-2 H.R. No. 634 3-3 _______________________________ 3-4 Speaker of the House 3-5 I certify that H.R. No. 634 was adopted by the House on April 3-6 28, 1993, by a non-record vote. 3-7 _______________________________ 3-8 Chief Clerk of the House