By Farabee H.R. No. 358 76R8240 JBR-D 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.