R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Reynaldo Ruiz has recently won election as 1-2 commissioner for Sullivan City, and his desire to serve his fellow 1-3 citizens as a public official makes him worthy of special 1-4 legislative recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A democratic form of government depends on the 1-6 informed participation of its people, and foremost among the 1-7 system's participants are those dedicated men and women who are 1-8 willing to make the sacrifices necessary to take on the role of 1-9 public servant; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The demands of public office are great, and the 1-11 rewards are not always immediately apparent; public servants must 1-12 continually balance the needs of their constituents with the best 1-13 use of available resources, and few issues are easily resolved; and 1-14 WHEREAS, In taking on this difficult challenge, Reynaldo Ruiz 1-15 has joined the proud tradition of citizen leadership that has been 1-16 our nation's trademark for more than two centuries, and he can take 1-17 justifiable pride in the role he has played in this noble legacy; 1-18 now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby congratulate Reynaldo Ruiz on his recent 1-21 election as commissioner for Sullivan City and extend to him 1-22 warmest best wishes for future success; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-24 prepared for Reynaldo Ruiz as an expression of high regard by the 2-1 Texas House of Representatives. Flores _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1119 was adopted by the House on May 28, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House