By:  Sims                                        S.R. No. 214
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The retirement of Virgil Gray on March 31, 1993,
    1-3  will bring to a close a career marked by 30 years of noteworthy
    1-4  service to the citizens of Brownwood; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, For the past 15 years Mr. Gray has distinguished
    1-6  himself as a capable city manager who has earned the admiration
    1-7  and respect of those who work with him; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, His lengthy tenure in that position is a tribute
    1-9  to his abilities; under his able administration his office has
   1-10  handled its responsibilities with efficiency and dedication to
   1-11  the people it so conscientiously serves; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Mr. Gray's experience in city government
   1-13  contributed to the knowledge and insight he has shown and in his
   1-14  decisions affecting the future of Brownwood; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, His leadership, professionalism, and friendship
   1-16  have been invaluable to the people of his community; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, The varied and notable accomplishments of this
   1-18  fine administrator have influenced the growth and progress of
   1-19  Brown County; now, therefore, be it
   1-20        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-21  73rd Legislature, hereby recognize and commend Virgil Gray for
   1-22  his 30 years of exceptional public service; and, be it further
   1-23        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-1  Mr. Gray as an expression of the appreciation of the Texas Senate
    2-2  with best wishes for a most rewarding retirement.
    2-3                                 _____________________________________
    2-4                                        President of the Senate
    2-5                                      I hereby certify that the
    2-6                                 above Resolution was adopted by
    2-7                                 the Senate on February 11, 1993.
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    2-9                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-10                                 _____________________________________
   2-11                                         Member, Texas Senate