1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 479 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly recognizes 1-4 Bob Terrell, City Manager of Fort Worth, who is retiring after a 1-5 distinguished career of service to the city; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A 1966 graduate of the University of Kansas, this 1-7 distinguished gentleman has a bachelor of science degree in 1-8 secondary education, and for five years he served as Executive 1-9 Director of Turner House, a neighborhood community center; he 1-10 earned his master's degree in public administration from the 1-11 University of Kansas in 1975; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Since joining the City of Fort Worth more than 1-13 25 years ago, Bob Terrell has consistently manifested exceptional 1-14 proficiency and reliable judgment in dealing with the unique 1-15 challenges of working in city government; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Terrell went to work with the City of Fort Worth 1-17 in 1974 as a budget analyst; in 1977, he went to work for an 1-18 economic development corporation, and he returned to city 1-19 employment in 1979 as Assistant to the City Manager until 1-20 he was appointed as Assistant City Manager in 1985; and 1-21 WHEREAS, As Assistant City Manager, Mr. Terrell had 2-1 responsibilities for various city departments, including Police, 2-2 Fire, Public Events, Municipal Courts, Disadvantaged Business 2-3 Enterprise Program, and Ambulance Services; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Officially appointed City Manager on July 7, 1992, 2-5 Bob Terrell implemented the city's first comprehensive energy 2-6 management program, coordinated Fort Worth's role in establishing 2-7 a 9-1-1 system, and established the Minority/Women Business 2-8 Enterprise Program; and 2-9 WHEREAS, This outstanding manager coordinated, with the 2-10 Police Department, the implementation of the city's successful 2-11 CODE: BLUE anti-crime effort, the forerunner of the city's 2-12 nationally recognized community policing program; and 2-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Terrell has been President of the National Forum 2-14 of Black Public Administrators North Texas Chapter, and he is a 2-15 member of the International City Management Association, Large City 2-16 Executives Forum, and Texas City Management Association; and 2-17 WHEREAS, Generous with his time and energy, Bob has served on 2-18 the YMCA of Fort Worth Committees, the board of the United Way, and 2-19 the Longhorn Council of the Boy Scouts of America; and 2-20 WHEREAS, Noted for his honesty and concern for his fellowman, 2-21 Mr. Terrell has long had the respect and friendship of the 2-22 residents of Fort Worth; and 2-23 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Mr. Terrell is beloved 3-1 and respected by his colleagues at work, and his presence as 3-2 City Manager will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it 3-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 3-4 77th Legislature, hereby express sincere appreciation to 3-5 Bob Terrell for his many accomplishments and his years of 3-6 dedication to the City of Fort Worth and extend best wishes 3-7 to him for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further 3-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 3-9 him as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate. 3-10 Ellis, Ratliff, 3-11 Harris 3-12 ______________________________________ 3-13 President of the Senate 3-14 I hereby certify that the above 3-15 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-16 on March 15, 2001. 3-17 ______________________________________ 3-18 Secretary of the Senate 3-19 ______________________________________ 3-20 Member, Texas Senate 3-21 ______________________________________ 3-22 Member, Texas Senate