H.R. No. 1286



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Honorable John Murphy recently concluded 
distinguished terms as mayor and city councilman of the City of 
Bedford, and his dedication to serving his fellow citizens as a 
public official is truly worthy of special recognition; and
	WHEREAS, A respected businessman in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford 
area, Mr. Murphy is owner of a Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream store; he 
has given generously of his time and resources to assist civic 
organizations and promote economic development; and
	WHEREAS, A democratic form of government depends on the 
informed participation of its people, and foremost among the 
system's participants are those committed individuals such as Mr. 
Murphy who have taken on the role of public servant; and
	WHEREAS, Public officials must take on the difficult 
challenge of balancing the needs of their constituents with the 
best use of available resources; in his tenure on the Bedford city 
council, Mr. Murphy has helped sustain the proud tradition of 
citizen leadership that has been our nation's trademark for more 
than two centuries, and he can take justifiable pride in the role he 
has played in this noble legacy; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the Honorable John Murphy on his many 
accomplishments as councilman and mayor of the City of Bedford and 
extend to him best wishes for success and happiness in his future 
endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Murphy as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                Smith of Tarrant

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1286 was adopted by the House on May 
22, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House