R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, For many years, the people of Seagoville have 1-2 benefited from the vision and leadership of Mayor Lonnie Hopkins, 1-3 and he is indeed worthy of special praise and recognition as he 1-4 completes his term in office; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mayor Hopkins began his public service career as a 1-6 member of the community's Planning and Zoning Board in 1977, and he 1-7 was later named city treasurer and a member of both the Board of 1-8 Adjustments and the Police Shooting Review Board; and 1-9 WHEREAS, He became a member of the city council in 1982 and 1-10 was so highly regarded for his dedication and expertise in office 1-11 that he was elected mayor of Seagoville in 1985; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Returned to that post a decade later, he has also 1-13 served his fellow citizens as president of the Seagoville Economic 1-14 Development Board and the Seagoville Citizen Police Academy Alumni 1-15 Association during his second term in office; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mayor Hopkins's tenure on the city council has been 1-17 marked by many significant accomplishments; he has worked 1-18 diligently to enhance economic development in the community and 1-19 played an instrumental role in bringing several established 1-20 businesses to Seagoville, including Gibson Corporation, Chief Auto 1-21 Parts, Minyard's grocery store, Taco Bell, and Centennial Homes, 1-22 which has built 345 new houses in the area; and 1-23 WHEREAS, In addition, this respected official has led efforts 1-24 to improve and increase city services through his efforts to 2-1 support the construction of the new law enforcement center and the 2-2 implementation of a major street improvement plan; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Deeply committed to environmental concerns as well, 2-4 he has also worked closely with the Texas Natural Resource 2-5 Conservation Commission to clean up an illegal hazardous waste site 2-6 located on the outskirts of Seagoville, to the benefit of the 2-7 entire community; and 2-8 WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Lonnie Hopkins has 2-9 contributed greatly to the quality of life in Seagoville, and it is 2-10 indeed fitting that the members of this chamber recognize him for 2-11 his exceptional tenure; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-13 Legislature hereby commend Mayor Lonnie Hopkins for his many 2-14 significant contributions to the city of Seagoville and extend to 2-15 him warmest best wishes for continued success and happiness in all 2-16 his future endeavors; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-18 prepared for Mayor Hopkins as an expression of high regard by the 2-19 Texas House of Representatives. Tillery _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 653 was adopted by the House on May 2, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House