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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 499
 1-3           WHEREAS, On May 5, 2001, Steve Whitworth of Mesquite is
 1-4     retiring from the Mesquite City Council, and at this time it is
 1-5     indeed appropriate to recognize this esteemed Texan for his years
 1-6     of dedicated service; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, A Mesquite native and successful Allstate
 1-8     Neighborhood Office business owner, Mr. Whitworth began a
 1-9     distinguished career of service to his community in May, 1993,
1-10     when he was elected to Place 2 on the Mesquite City Council;
1-11     reelected to the council in 1995, 1997, and 1999, he worked
1-12     tirelessly in behalf of Mesquite while also serving on various
1-13     local and regional committees representing the city; and
1-14           WHEREAS, His commitment to Mesquite reached beyond his
1-15     elected office, as he has been actively involved in numerous civic
1-16     issues and with the Airport Advisory Board, the Planning and Zoning
1-17     Commission, and the Texas Municipal League; he belongs to the Freedom
1-18     of Information Foundation and the Mesquite Citizens Police Academy
1-19     Alumni, in addition to working on the Falcon's Lair TIF Board and
1-20     the Towne Center TIF Board; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Mr. Whitworth also has donated his time to the
1-22     benefit of the area's youth as a member of the Mesquite Child
1-23     Guidance Clinic Advisory Board; moreover, he participated in the
 2-1     Price Elementary PTA, the NMHS Site Based Decision Making Committee,
 2-2     and the NMHS Booster Club; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, Through his outstanding civic leadership, this
 2-4     admirable gentleman has undoubtedly aided the City of Mesquite in
 2-5     myriad ways, and his lasting good works ensure that he will remain
 2-6     one of its most valued citizens for years to come; now, therefore,
 2-7     be it
 2-8           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-9     77th Legislature, hereby commend Steve Whitworth for his
2-10     exemplary tenure as a Mesquite city councilman and on the occasion
2-11     of his retirement extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
2-12     success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
2-13           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
2-14     prepared for Mr. Whitworth as an expression of high regard by the
2-15     Texas Senate.
2-16                                                                  Carona
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2-18                                          President of the Senate
2-19                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-20                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-21                                  on March 19, 2001.
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2-23                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-25                                           Member, Texas Senate