H.R. No. 1029
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
    1-2  Marvin Tate for his outstanding service to the people of Bryan for
    1-3  more than 12 years; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, This revered leader began his service as a Bryan
    1-5  City Council member, and has presided as mayor of Bryan with
    1-6  diligence and skill since 1985, earning the lasting respect and
    1-7  admiration of his colleagues and the Bryan community; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, he tirelessly
    1-9  sought to preserve the unique characteristics of Bryan while
   1-10  preparing for the future with foresight and vision; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, The exceptional service of this public servant has
   1-12  made Bryan one of the great towns of Texas, and his many noteworthy
   1-13  achievements indeed merit special recognition and commendation;
   1-14  now, therefore, be it
   1-15        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   1-16  Legislature hereby commend Marvin Tate for his exemplary service to
   1-17  the city of Bryan on the occasion of his retirement as mayor and
   1-18  extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his
   1-19  future endeavors; and, be it further
   1-20        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   1-21  prepared for Mayor Tate as an expression of high regard by the
   1-22  Texas House of Representatives.