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.