By McClendon H.R. No. 1258 75R14327 RVH-D 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.