H.R. No. 206



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Judy Richards, a former member of the Duncanville 
City Council, has worked untiringly for the betterment of her 
community and the State of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Richards shared her time, energy, and expertise 
with the Duncanville citizenry as a dedicated member of the city 
council from May 1996 to May 2002; she was also selected to  serve 
two terms as mayor pro tempore, from 1997 to 1998 and again from 
2000 to 2001; and
	WHEREAS, Major undertakings completed during her tenure on 
the council include construction of the Duncanville 
Library/Community Center and the Dr Pepper Stars Center, as well as 
the renovation of Lake Side Park and Lions Park; the community was 
further enhanced through new signs at the city limits and through 
grants for landscape and paint projects; moreover, Ms. Richards 
testified on numerous occasions before committees of the Texas 
House of Representatives and Senate on issues of concern to the 
state's municipalities; and
	WHEREAS, Highly regarded by her colleagues and fellow 
citizens, Ms. Richards has been a valued member of the Duncanville 
Historical Society, the Duncanville Chamber of Commerce, and Best 
Southwest, a partnership of the Duncanville and other area 
chambers; and
	WHEREAS, The residents of Duncanville have been truly 
enriched by the knowledgeable and energetic leadership of this 
esteemed public servant, and it is indeed a privilege to honor her 
at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Judy Richards on her fine 
tenure as a member of the Duncanville City Council and on her 
continued commitment to her community and extend to her sincere 
best wishes for success and happiness in the years ahead; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Richards as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 206 was adopted by the House on March 
28, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House