H.R. No. 467 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 Bill Brown on the occasion of his retirement from the 1-3 Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, drawing to a 1-4 close a distinguished career in the field of public education that 1-5 has spanned 31 years; and 1-6 WHEREAS, He has positively affected issues that are vital to 1-7 the school district's financial well-being as an appraiser and has 1-8 served with integrity and distinction as tax assessor-collector for 1-9 the past 14 years, working tirelessly to ensure fair and equitable 1-10 property value assessments throughout the area; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Well regarded throughout his profession, Mr. Brown 1-12 also has worked for the benefit of the Tarrant County Education 1-13 District and has gone on to affect education issues statewide 1-14 through his work on Senate Bill 1925 in the 73rd legislative 1-15 session, which addressed the interest paid on tax refunds from 1-16 court decisions; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished tenure, he has never 1-18 lost sight of his most important concern: the students of the 1-19 district; under his inspired leadership, the economic well-being of 1-20 the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District has remained 1-21 strong and steady; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mr. Brown looks forward to an active retirement and 1-23 plans to enjoy his favorite pastimes, which include visiting with 1-24 his many friends throughout the community and sharing with them his 2-1 accomplished culinary skills as a chili cook extraordinaire; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Mr. Brown's outstanding contributions throughout his 2-3 years in public service have significantly benefited the people of 2-4 Texas, and his exceptional commitment is indeed deserving of 2-5 special recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby honor Bill Brown for his noteworthy service to 2-8 the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District and extend to 2-9 him warmest best wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, 2-10 be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Mr. Brown as an expression of high esteem by the Texas 2-13 House of Representatives.