R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 John Longstreet for his outstanding tenure as mayor of Plano; and 1-3 WHEREAS, This distinguished Texan has a long-standing record 1-4 of service in behalf of his community, for he was a two-term city 1-5 councilman and mayor pro tem before being elected mayor of Plano 1-6 in May 1996; since that time, Mayor Longstreet has skillfully 1-7 guided this community of over 200,000 people as it has become the 1-8 fifth fastest growing city in the United States; and 1-9 WHEREAS, He served on the executive board of the Plano 1-10 Chamber of Commerce, and his broad expertise and experience have 1-11 been recognized at the statewide level as well with his service on 1-12 the Texas State Attorney General's Municipal Advisory Committee and 1-13 his appointments to the Collin County Private Industry Council by 1-14 Governor Bill Clements and to the Affordable Housing Task Force by 1-15 Governor George W. Bush; moreover, he is highly regarded by his 1-16 peers, who elected him president of the Metroplex Mayors 1-17 Association; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Mayor Longstreet has further ensured the betterment 1-19 of his community through his leadership with the Heritage Farmstead 1-20 Museum Board of Directors, the United Way of Plano, the Plano 1-21 Rotary Club, Neighborhood Youth Services, the Plano Independent 1-22 School District and its Futures Foundation, and others too numerous 1-23 to mention; for his efforts he was nominated for the Plano 1-24 Volunteer of the Year-Humanitarian award, and named Top Gun in 2-1 Collin County by the American Cancer Society, and he has been 2-2 honored as the State of Texas General Manager of the Year by the 2-3 Texas Hotel and Motel Association for his business acumen as the 2-4 vice president of Bristol Hotels & Resorts; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Mayor Longstreet has greatly benefited the city of 2-6 Plano and the State of Texas in myriad ways, and it is truly a 2-7 privilege to recognize him for his exemplary achievements; now, 2-8 therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby honor John Longstreet for his fine tenure as 2-11 mayor of Plano and extend to him best wishes for continued success 2-12 and happiness; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Mayor Longstreet as an expression of high regard by 2-15 the Texas House of Representatives. Madden _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 545 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House