By Madden H.R. No. 195 76R5975 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to pay 1-2 tribute to the Honorable Jim Swartz for his longtime dedication to 1-3 public service for the City of Wylie; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A respected leader in this North Texas community, 1-5 Mr. Swartz has made many significant contributions throughout his 1-6 tenure in office; during the past decade, he first served with 1-7 distinction as a member of the city council before assuming the 1-8 responsibilities of mayor; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Major civic projects that have been accomplished 1-10 during his highly productive tenure in the city's top post include 1-11 the construction of a community center and a water tower; another 1-12 undertaking that is near completion is the replacement of old water 1-13 and sewer lines throughout the city; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Also instrumental in securing land for a new 1-15 community park, Mr. Swartz has led a collaborative effort by the 1-16 city and the school district on that project, and consistently 1-17 applauds the hard work and commitment shown by others in the 1-18 community when he is being commended for his own many good deeds; 1-19 and 1-20 WHEREAS, Jim Swartz has contributed to the betterment of his 1-21 community and his state as a dedicated and productive public 1-22 servant, and his efforts in this regard are truly exemplary; now, 1-23 therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Jim Swartz for his 2-2 distinguished public service and extend to him sincere best wishes 2-3 for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Mr. Swartz as an expression of high regard by the 2-6 Texas House of Representatives.