By Alexander H.R. No. 67 76R3558 GMW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The retirement of Nelda Neal as city secretary of 1-2 Corsicana brought to a close the career of a remarkable public 1-3 servant, and she is truly worthy of special praise and recognition 1-4 for her many years of dedicated service; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mrs. Neal has been a valuable asset to the city of 1-6 Corsicana for more than four decades, and her leadership and 1-7 dedication have earned her the respect and admiration of the 1-8 numerous city officials who have had the privilege of working with 1-9 her; and 1-10 WHEREAS, City secretary for the past 28 years, her diligent 1-11 efforts and knowledge of the Local Government Code, elections, 1-12 financing, budgeting, and bond issues were essential to the 1-13 efficient operation of the city manager's office; and 1-14 WHEREAS, For her legacy of hard work and devotion, this 1-15 outstanding woman was recognized at a retirement reception held in 1-16 her honor; in her well-deserved retirement she will spend more time 1-17 with her husband of 44 years, Franklin Neal, and her two children, 1-18 Danny and Carla; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Nelda Neal has distinguished herself as a public 1-20 servant of ability and integrity, as well as a woman of grace and 1-21 honor, and it is indeed appropriate at this time to acknowledge her 1-22 many contributions to her fellow Corsicanans; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby honor Nelda Neal for her longtime service as 2-1 city secretary of Corsicana and extend to her sincere best wishes 2-2 for continued success and happiness in her retirement; and, be it 2-3 further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Nelda Neal as an expression of high regard by the 2-6 Texas House of Representatives.