By: Sims S.R. No. 78 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Fredric W. Poe for his 32 years of loyal service with 1-4 the City of Midland and his six years of outstanding service as 1-5 the Midland City Manager; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Retiring on January 31, 1993, Mr. Poe was well known 1-7 for his expertise in coordinating the goals and activities of the 1-8 various city departments; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Devoted to the Midland community and to his work, 1-10 Mr. Poe used his superior organizational and administrative skills 1-11 to manage effectively the far-reaching responsibilities of a city 1-12 manager's position; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A highly respected civic leader, he has been 1-14 extremely active in the Texas Municipal League and numerous church 1-15 and community organizations; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A distinguished and exemplary gentleman, Mr. Poe has 1-17 contributed significantly to the harmony of a growing city for over 1-18 three decades; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The Midland community has greatly benefitted from 1-20 the dedication and generous spirit of this talented official; now, 1-21 therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Fredric W. Poe for his many years 2-1 of able leadership and extend best wishes to him for the retirement 2-2 years ahead; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-4 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-5 _____________________________________ 2-6 President of the Senate 2-7 I hereby certify that the 2-8 above Resolution was adopted by 2-9 the Senate on January 21, 1993. 2-10 _____________________________________ 2-11 Secretary of the Senate 2-12 _____________________________________ 2-13 Member, Texas Senate