By Morrison H.R. No. 1135 77R16485 JKB-D 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.