H.R. No. 167



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Glenn Martin is retiring as mayor of Port Aransas, 
concluding a remarkable tenure that has benefited the residents of 
this fine city and earned him the abiding respect of his colleagues, 
friends, and fellow citizens; and
	WHEREAS, Elected in 1998, Mayor Martin worked to promote a 
healthy business climate while preserving the character and 
uniqueness of his city and protecting area natural resources; 
during his tenure as mayor, he was instrumental in expanding the 
city's parks system, including the addition of a citywide hike and 
bike trail, and he played a key role in securing and preserving 
thousands of acres of Texas wildlife habitat for the enjoyment of 
residents and visitors alike; and
	WHEREAS, Mayor Martin led efforts to prevent shoreline 
erosion on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and negotiated state and 
federal fishery regulations designed to promote economic benefit 
for the area while simultaneously protecting this valuable natural 
resource; he also worked in partnership to create two popular 
birding sites in Port Aransas that are featured attractions of the 
Great Texas Birding Trail; and
	WHEREAS, Glenn Martin has provided visionary leadership and 
capable guidance for the citizens of Port Aransas during his term as 
mayor, and his exemplary efforts in this endeavor are worthy of 
recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Mayor Glenn 
Martin on the occasion of his retirement and extend best wishes to 
him for continued success and happiness in the next chapter of his 
life; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mayor Martin as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Seaman

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 167 was adopted by the House on 
September 25, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House