By McClendon                                          H.R. No. 1258

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Linda Billa Burke has contributed greatly to the

 1-2     betterment of the San Antonio community as a city councilwoman, and

 1-3     her efforts are indeed worthy of special legislative recognition;

 1-4     and

 1-5           WHEREAS, A democratic form of government depends on the

 1-6     informed participation of its people, and foremost among the

 1-7     system's participants are those dedicated men and women who are

 1-8     willing to make the sacrifices necessary to take on the role of

 1-9     public servant; and

1-10           WHEREAS, The demands of public office are great, and the

1-11     rewards are not always immediately apparent; public servants must

1-12     continually balance the needs of their constituents with the best

1-13     use of available resources, and few issues are easily resolved; and

1-14           WHEREAS, In taking on this difficult challenge, Linda Billa

1-15     Burke has joined the proud tradition of citizen leadership that has

1-16     been our nation's trademark for more than two centuries, and she

1-17     can take justifiable pride in the role she has played in this noble

1-18     legacy; now, therefore, be it

1-19           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-20     Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Linda Billa Burke for her

1-21     years of public service and extend to her warmest best wishes for

1-22     the future; and, be it further

1-23           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

1-24     prepared for Ms. Burke as an expression of high regard by the Texas

 2-1     House of Representatives.