R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Bob Ross has contributed greatly to the betterment 1-2 of the San Antonio community as a city councilman, 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, Bob Ross has 1-14 joined the proud tradition of citizen leadership that has been our 1-15 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 Bob Ross for his years of 1-20 public service and extend to him warmest best wishes for the 1-21 future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official 1-22 copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Ross as an expression 1-23 of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. McClendon _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 946 was adopted by the House on May 23, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House