R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, This year marks the retirement from public office of
 1-2     Shiner Mayor Arthur T. Ward, whose 20 years of distinguished
 1-3     service represents the longest tenure of any mayor in the city's
 1-4     history; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A retired postal worker, Mayor Ward took office on
 1-6     April 30, 1981, as a way to help ease his transition into
 1-7     retirement; over the next two decades he skillfully guided the city
 1-8     through numerous challenging situations, including the 1981 flood,
 1-9     and helped to build a more unified community; and
1-10           WHEREAS, This respected gentleman played a leading role in
1-11     bringing many important projects to fruition, such as the building
1-12     of the new wastewater treatment plant and additional water towers,
1-13     the incorporation of the CPA's annual audit into the city's
1-14     finances, and the construction of FM 3435, which bypasses the
1-15     city's downtown area; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure as mayor, Arthur Ward has
1-17     exemplified the highest standards of excellence, dedication, and
1-18     leadership, and his hard work and commitment have immeasurably
1-19     enhanced the community he is proud to call home; now, therefore, be
1-20     it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-22     Legislature hereby congratulate Arthur T. Ward on his exceptional
1-23     tenure as mayor of Shiner and commend him for the many significant
1-24     contributions he has made to the betterment of his community; and,
 2-1     be it further
 2-2           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-3     prepared for Mayor Ward as an expression of high regard by the
 2-4     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                    Morrison
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1135 was adopted by the House on May
         18, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House