79S10690 JTR-D

By:  Hill                                                         H.R. No. 246



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, John F. Sweeden has been elected to Place 7 on the 
Richardson City Council, and this accomplishment is but the most 
recent event in a distinguished career of public service; and
	WHEREAS, Councilman Sweeden is well acquainted with the 
challenges and opportunities facing Richardson, having previously 
served as a council member from 1998 to 2001, and he brings to his 
post both a detailed knowledge of civic governance and an astute 
business acumen; and
	WHEREAS, Councilman Sweeden holds a bachelor's degree in 
music performance and a master's degree in business administration 
from Baylor University, and he is a partner and cofounder of Five 
Star Advisor Partners, L.L.C.; and
	WHEREAS, His many contributions to the community include his 
service as co-chair of the opening gala of the Eisemann Center and 
his participation on the boards of the North Texas Municipal Water 
District and StarTech Early Ventures; and
	WHEREAS, Those Texans who give of their time and talents in 
behalf of the greater good are truly deserving of our appreciation 
and admiration, and John F. Sweeden has distinguished himself as 
one such individual; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate John F. 
Sweeden on his election to the Richardson City Council and extend to 
him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Councilman Sweeden as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.