H.R. No. 1129



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Honorable Charles Everett Dean of Gilmer handed 
over the gavel at the Gilmer City Council meeting on May 8, 2003, 
bringing to an end his distinguished service as mayor of Gilmer; and
	WHEREAS, Mayor Dean first held office after winning the 
Democratic Party run-off for county judge in 1974; over the next two 
decades, Upshur County garnered the largest budget surplus in 
county history and received the highest possible bond rating; under 
his leadership, the area obtained a new health care clinic, 
expanded highways, and saw the creation of a rural fire prevention 
district and the impressive Upshur County Justice Center; and
	WHEREAS, Elected mayor on May 6, 1995, this notable community 
leader met with characteristic success in his new role; during his 
terms, the city passed its home rule charter and began 
participation in the Texas Main Street Program of the Texas 
Historical Commission; additionally, Mayor Dean worked to acquire 
the HOME Program Grant, which helped build houses for low-income 
and elderly individuals, and his leadership contributed to the 
acquisition of the Gilmer Civic Center, the construction of the new 
airport terminal, and the opening of Lake Gilmer; and
	WHEREAS, This outstanding public servant has also earned the 
respect and admiration of his fellow citizens for his devotion to 
his family; he married his beloved wife of 57 years, Rachel Jo 
Bowden Dean, on December 12, 1945; their special union has been 
blessed over the years with two children, Eddie Dean and Leanne Way, 
who have brought their parents the pride and joy of six 
grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, The hard work and commitment of Mayor Dean in behalf 
of his community is truly commendable, and he is most deserving of 
special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Charles Everett Dean on the occasion of 
his retirement as mayor of Gilmer and extend to him best wishes for 
future happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mayor Dean as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Hughes

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1129 was adopted by the House on May 
23, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House