SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Mark Glenn Stautzenberger on the occasion of his 
retirement as the 17th mayor of the City of Seguin; and
	WHEREAS, Mark Stautzenberger was first elected to the 
office of mayor in 1996, after serving on the Seguin City Council 
for 10 years; he was reelected in 2000; over the years, he has 
earned the reputation as a compassionate conservative who 
brought leadership to his position based on the principle of 
personal responsibility and a belief in strong families and 
communities; and
	WHEREAS, During his tenure, Seguin has grown more than 78 
percent in size and 10 percent in population through annexation; 
bond packages totaling more than $16 million for building and 
home improvements were passed, and a five-year program to upgrade 
equipment and facilities was instituted; his commitment to city 
employees has been evident in the upgrading of employee salaries 
and benefits; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Seguin, Mayor Stautzenberger
attended Southwest Texas State University and is currently a 
project manager with Wunderlich Builders/General Contractors, 
the company with which he has worked for over 28 years; he
holds memberships and actively participates in numerous civic 
organizations, and he has been married for 19 years to
Thalia Patlan Stautzenberger, with whom he has one son, Marcus; 
and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman,
Mayor Stautzenberger has been a highly respected public official 
and community leader, and his many accomplishments reflect his 
dedication to the City of Seguin; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend
Mark Glenn Stautzenberger for his invaluable contributions to 
the citizens of Seguin and extend to him best wishes in his future 
endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 27, 2004.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate