By Solomons H.C.R. No. 116 74R7082 SAJ-D CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature is proud to commend the 1-2 Honorable Bill Longo for the many significant contributions he has 1-3 made to the betterment of The Colony and congratulate him on his 1-4 most recent honor as the recipient of that community's Outstanding 1-5 Service Award; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A dedicated and public-spirited man, Mr. Longo has 1-7 served his community in a variety of ways throughout the years; he 1-8 began his distinguished career in public life as a member of the 1-9 town's original homeowners group, which was established before the 1-10 city was incorporated in 1977; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Well versed in political matters, he later went on 1-12 to serve his fellow citizens with integrity and distinction as both 1-13 mayor and city council member, and his wise and thoughtful guidance 1-14 helped the city immeasurably during its formative years; and 1-15 WHEREAS, He also worked toward the benefit of his community 1-16 as a private citizen, and as a member of the local municipal 1-17 utility district he was instrumental in ensuring the city's water 1-18 supply well into the coming century; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Although he currently is retired from public life, 1-20 Mr. Longo continues to work for the benefit of the elderly as a 1-21 valued member of Senior Citizens of The Colony and the American 1-22 Association of Retired Persons; he has also led efforts to make The 1-23 Colony a World War II Commemorative Community and serves as 1-24 chairman of that committee; and 2-1 WHEREAS, In addition, he and his gracious wife, Ida, 2-2 generously volunteer their time, talents, and energy to the youth 2-3 of their community as tutors at Morningside Elementary School; and 2-4 WHEREAS, A man of great vision, Mr. Longo has worked 2-5 tirelessly for the betterment of his community, and he is indeed 2-6 worthy of special praise and recognition on the occasion of his 2-7 most recent honor; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-9 hereby commend the Honorable Bill Longo for his outstanding 2-10 commitment to his community and congratulate him on his most recent 2-11 honor as the recipient of The Colony's Outstanding Service Award; 2-12 and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Mr. Longo as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-15 Legislature.