78R19465 WMS-D

By:  Deshotel                                                     H.R. No. 2023



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Honorable John White, maintenance supervisor at 
the Lubrizol Corporation, Deer Park Plant, has earned the esteem of 
the people of Ames, Texas, as that city's mayor; and
	WHEREAS, After serving a term on the Ames City Council, Mayor 
White won election as mayor of Ames in 1993 and has ably fulfilled 
the many duties of that demanding position for 10 years; among his 
notable achievements in that capacity has been the acquisition of 
grants for the town's sewer system and to provide improved housing 
for low-income and elderly citizens; and
	WHEREAS, He has held the offices of president and chairman of 
the Texas Conference of Black Mayors since 1999 and was elected to 
the board of directors of the National Conference of Black Mayors in 
2002; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure in public service, Mayor White 
has worked tirelessly to create a brighter, more prosperous future 
for his fellow citizens, and it is most appropriate that he receive 
special legislative recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the Honorable John White on his notable 
contributions to his community and to the State of Texas and extend 
to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mayor White as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.