R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Honorable David Haas has served as mayor of
 1-2     Balch Springs with dedication and distinction since 1993, and his
 1-3     tenure in office has been marked by exemplary and energetic
 1-4     leadership and by many significant municipal achievements; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A veteran of the Vietnam War, this patriotic Texan
 1-6     served his country as a member of the U.S. Army before receiving an
 1-7     honorable discharge in 1972, after which time he pursued his
 1-8     education at East Texas State University, garnering a bachelor of
 1-9     science degree in education; and
1-10           WHEREAS, First elected to Balch Springs City Council in 1989,
1-11     Mayor Haas served as mayor pro tem before earning election to the
1-12     mayor's office in 1993; since then, he has offered invaluable
1-13     leadership to the people of Balch Springs both in that capacity and
1-14     as a member of the Balch Springs Community Lions Club; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Under the guidance of this insightful man, numerous
1-16     projects were completed, including the creation of four new
1-17     community structures: a recreation center, a new police and fire
1-18     complex, a park pavilion, and Kidstown; in addition to those
1-19     triumphs, Mayor Haas oversaw the reconstruction of more than 100
1-20     city streets and the cleaning of Hickory Creek, a project made
1-21     possible by a $6 million bond; and
1-22           WHEREAS, In recognition of all of his efforts, Mayor Haas was
1-23     named citizen of the year by the Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce
1-24     in 1994 and was honored by the Wal-Mart Foundation with the
 2-1     American Hometown Leadership Award in 1995; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Throughout his many endeavors, Mayor Haas has
 2-3     enjoyed the love and support of his wife of 30 years, Brenda Haas;
 2-4     this devoted couple has been blessed with three children, David M.
 2-5     Haas, Jr., Kristy Haas, and Melanie Haas Garcia, as well as six
 2-6     grandchildren, Aaron, Alyson, Danyelle, Jacob, Brianna, and Jordan;
 2-7     and
 2-8           WHEREAS, Mayor Haas has decided not to seek another term of
 2-9     office as mayor of Balch Springs, and although his integrity,
2-10     wisdom, and visionary leadership will be sorely missed by both his
2-11     colleagues and the people of Balch Springs, his many years of
2-12     dutiful service will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
2-13           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-14     Legislature hereby commend Mayor David Haas for his outstanding
2-15     leadership and dedication to his community and extend to him
2-16     warmest best wishes for many more years of continued success and
2-17     happiness; and, be it further
2-18           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-19     prepared for Mayor David Haas as an expression of high regard by
2-20     the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                     Tillery
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 149 was adopted by the House on
         February 24, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House