By McClendon H.R. No. 936 75R14310 PFG-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Bill Thornton has contributed greatly to the 1-2 betterment of the San Antonio community as mayor, and his efforts 1-3 are indeed worthy of special legislative recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A democratic form of government depends on the 1-5 informed participation of its people, and foremost among the 1-6 system's participants are those dedicated men and women who are 1-7 willing to make the sacrifices necessary to take on the role of 1-8 public servant; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The demands of public office are great, and the 1-10 rewards are not always immediately apparent; public servants must 1-11 continually balance the needs of their constituents with the best 1-12 use of available resources, and few issues are easily resolved; and 1-13 WHEREAS, In taking on this difficult challenge, Bill Thornton 1-14 has joined the proud tradition of citizen leadership that has been 1-15 our nation's trademark for more than two centuries, and he can take 1-16 justifiable pride in the role he has played in this noble legacy; 1-17 now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Bill Thornton for his 1-20 years of public service and extend to him warmest best wishes for 1-21 the future; and, be it further 1-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-23 prepared for Mr. Thornton as an expression of high regard by the 1-24 Texas House of Representatives.