By Pitts H.C.R. No. 32 76R4109 JBR-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Steve Howerton has served the people of Ennis in 1-2 myriad ways, and his long-standing commitment to the continued 1-3 economic and cultural development of the city is indeed deserving 1-4 of recognition and praise; and 1-5 WHEREAS, On June 28, 1981, Mr. Howerton began his tenure as 1-6 city manager of Ennis, and through his wisdom and insight, the city 1-7 of Ennis has experienced tremendous growth; and 1-8 WHEREAS, His dedication to the economic development of Ennis 1-9 has garnered great advances for the city, namely an influx of 1-10 industries and the creation of 1,680 new industrial jobs since 1-11 1990; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Devoted to enhancing the community's quality of life 1-13 as well, Mr. Howerton helped to secure a grant through the Texas 1-14 Parks and Wildlife Department that allowed for the construction of 1-15 Bluebonnet Park, a multi-use facility that has provided hours of 1-16 entertainment and enjoyment for the people of Ennis; and 1-17 WHEREAS, This public-spirited gentleman also gives his time 1-18 and support to such valuable organizations as the Ennis Lions Club, 1-19 the Ennis Chamber of Commerce, which he serves as an ex officio 1-20 member of the board of directors, and Tabernacle Baptist Church; 1-21 and 1-22 WHEREAS, The citizens of Ennis have benefited tremendously 1-23 from Steve Howerton's direction as city manager, and in honor of 1-24 the exceptional deeds of this fine man, the Ennis Chamber of 2-1 Commerce has named January 22, 1999, "Steve Howerton Day"; now, 2-2 therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-4 hereby commend Steve Howerton for his many significant 2-5 contributions to the city of Ennis and extend to him sincere best 2-6 wishes for continued success and happiness in the years to come; 2-7 and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for Mr. Howerton as an expression of high regard by the 2-10 Texas House of Representatives and Senate.