By Tillery H.R. No. 149 76R4950 JBR-D 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.