78R4612 MMS-D

By:  McClendon                                                    H.R. No. 154



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, assistant city manager for 
San Antonio, has been chosen to receive an Outstanding Texan Award 
by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Burley is being recognized in the Professional 
Category for her signal achievements during an 18-year career with 
the City of San Antonio; in her present post, Ms. Burley directs the 
city's initiatives in neighborhood investment and inner-city 
revitalization, an assignment that involves oversight of the 
Neighborhood Action, Housing and Community Development, Code 
Compliance, and Planning departments; and
	WHEREAS, Previous service in the Public Works, Parks and 
Recreation, and Budget and Research departments contributed to Ms. 
Burley's comprehensive understanding of city affairs; other 
responsibilities and accomplishments that have distinguished her 
tenure with the city have included guiding the small business 
advocacy program for the Alamodome Development Office, organizing 
the city's first Affordable Housing Parade of Homes, and assisting 
in developing the objectives of the Housing Section of the San 
Antonio Master Plan; and
	WHEREAS, Before her appointment as assistant city manager, 
Ms. Burley served as director of the Convention Center Expansion 
Office, in which capacity she oversaw the $11.7 million development 
of the International Center and the $218 million expansion and 
renovation of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center; and
	WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Burley enjoys the love and 
support of her husband, Roy Burley, Jr., and their two children, 
Crystal and Juliet; and
	WHEREAS, Through her consummate expertise and her manifold 
efforts in behalf of the citizens of San Antonio, Jelynne Burley has 
contributed immeasurably to the betterment of the Alamo City, and 
it is indeed a privilege to recognize her at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Jelynne LeBlanc Burley on her 
receipt of an Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative 
Black Caucus and honor her for her commitment to strengthening the 
fabric of this historic Texas city; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Burley as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.