1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 130 1-3 WHEREAS, The Honorable David Haas has served as 1-4 Mayor of Balch Springs with dedication and distinction 1-5 since 1993, and his tenure in office has been marked by 1-6 exemplary and energetic leadership and many significant 1-7 municipal achievements; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A veteran of the Vietnam War, this patriotic 1-9 Texan served his country as a member of the United States Army 1-10 before receiving an honorable discharge in 1972, after which time 1-11 he pursued his education at East Texas State University, garnering 1-12 a bachelor of science degree in education; and 1-13 WHEREAS, First elected to the Balch Springs City Council 1-14 in 1989, Mayor Haas served as mayor pro tem before earning election 1-15 to the mayor's office in 1993; since then, he has offered invaluable 1-16 leadership to the people of Balch Springs both in that capacity and 1-17 as a member of the Balch Springs Community Lions Club; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Under the guidance of this insightful man, 1-19 numerous projects were completed, including the creation of four 1-20 new community structures: a recreation center, a new police and 1-21 fire complex, a park pavilion, and Kidstown; in addition to those 1-22 triumphs, Mayor Haas oversaw the reconstruction of more than 100 1-23 city streets and the cleaning of Hickory Creek, a project made 1-24 possible by a $6 million bond; and 2-1 WHEREAS, In recognition of all of his efforts, Mayor Haas 2-2 was named citizen of the year by the Balch Springs Chamber of 2-3 Commerce in 1994 and was honored by the Wal-Mart Foundation with 2-4 the American Hometown Leadership Award in 1995; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Throughout his many endeavors, Mayor Haas has 2-6 enjoyed the love and support of his wife of 30 years, Brenda Haas; 2-7 this devoted couple has been blessed with three children, 2-8 David M. Haas, Jr., Kristy Haas, and Melanie Haas Garcia, as well 2-9 as six grandchildren, Aaron, Alyson, Danyelle, Jacob, Brianna, and 2-10 Jordan; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Mayor Haas has decided not to seek another term 2-12 of office as Mayor of Balch Springs, and although his integrity, 2-13 wisdom, and visionary leadership will be sorely missed by both his 2-14 colleagues and the people of Balch Springs, his many years of 2-15 dutiful service will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-17 76th Legislature, hereby commend Mayor David Haas for 2-18 his outstanding leadership and dedication to his community and 2-19 extend to him warmest best wishes for many more years of continued 2-20 success and happiness; and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-22 prepared for Mayor Haas as an expression of high regard by the 2-23 Texas Senate. 2-24 Carona 2-25 Cain 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 President of the Senate 2-28 I hereby certify that the above 2-29 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-1 on February 2, 1999. 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 Secretary of the Senate 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Member, Texas Senate 3-6 ______________________________________ 3-7 Member, Texas Senate