R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Gary Bean has served the citizens of Burkburnett as
 1-2     city manager for the past 33 years and, on the occasion of his
 1-3     retirement, it is indeed appropriate to recognize him for his
 1-4     exceptional service; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A native of Burkburnett, Mr. Bean attended Texas
 1-6     Tech University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance;
 1-7     he and his wife, Barbara, have been married for 38 years and have
 1-8     been blessed with two sons, Bryan and Bruce; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, He began his career as city manager of Burkburnett
1-10     in 1966, and his dedication to the development of the city has
1-11     garnered great advances for its citizens; Mr. Bean was instrumental
1-12     in the completion of the sewer plant project, the community center,
1-13     the library, and the golf course and in the passage of a referendum
1-14     for a sales tax pledged to economic development; and
1-15           WHEREAS, This noteworthy gentleman has the proud distinction
1-16     of being the Lone Star State's longest-tenured city manager, and
1-17     this is a clear confirmation of his commitment to the people of his
1-18     hometown; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Looking forward to a retirement when he can play
1-20     golf, raise his horses, and fish, Mr. Bean leaves a legacy of
1-21     success and excellence for the citizens of Burkburnett, and
1-22     although his wisdom, energy, and astute leadership will be missed
1-23     by his colleagues, his many years of dutiful service will not soon
1-24     be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-2     Legislature hereby commend Gary Bean for his outstanding tenure as
 2-3     Burkburnett city manager and extend to him sincere best wishes for
 2-4     many years of continued happiness in his retirement; and, be it
 2-5     further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-7     prepared for Mr. Bean as an expression of high regard by the Texas
 2-8     House of Representatives.
                                                                     Farabee
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 358 was adopted by the House on May
         5, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House