By Noriega H.R. No. 1064 77R16115 JKB-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Gene Garison has contributed greatly to the 1-2 betterment of the Pasadena community as a city councilman, 1-3 representing the constituents of District D; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A member of the council since 1992, Mr. Garison has 1-5 been instrumental in such valued projects as the revitalization of 1-6 the North End, the Capitain Theatre, and Corrigan Center, the 1-7 development of several miles of city hike and bike trails, and the 1-8 improvement of area streets, sewer lines, and water lines; and 1-9 WHEREAS, This dedicated civic leader is also an active 1-10 volunteer, giving generously of his time and many talents to a host 1-11 of worthy programs, including the American Legion, the San Jacinto 1-12 Day Foundation, the Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo, and the 1-13 South Pasadena Rotary Club; in addition, he has donated his skills 1-14 as a chef during fundraisers for several area churches, the 1-15 Pasadena Old Town Festival, the Deepwater Parent-Teachers 1-16 Association, and Pasadena Clean Up Day; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A former member of the Pasadena Police Department 1-18 and Volunteer Fire Department, Mr. Garison is a veteran of the 1-19 United States Air Force and National Guard, and currently is the 1-20 president and CEO of Emergency Safety Products; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Completing his tenure as a city councilman on June 1-22 30, 2001, this committed public servant can take justifiable pride 1-23 in his contributions to his fellow citizens and to the State of 1-24 Texas, and it is appropriate to recognize him at this time; now, 2-1 therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby commend Gene Garison for his contributions to 2-4 the city of Pasadena and extend to him sincere best wishes for 2-5 success in all of his future endeavors; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for Mr. Garison as an expression of high regard by the 2-8 Texas House of Representatives.