H.R. No. 248


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, August 31, 2005, marks the retirement of R. T. Bridges as Quitman city secretary after 14 years of outstanding service; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Quitman High School, Mr. Bridges has spent the greater part of his life in his beloved hometown, where he has lived continuously since 1970; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bridges brought the experience he gained during his career with Butler Paper Company in Tyler to his work as city secretary, and his considerable knowledge and expertise have been invaluable to his colleagues in public service; and WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he has enjoyed the support of his loving family, which includes his daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Don Weems, and his grandsons, Jody and Josh; and WHEREAS, Those individuals who give generously of their time and talents in behalf of their fellow Texans are truly worthy of our respect and admiration, and in dedicating himself to the worthwhile work of civic governance for the past 14 years, R. T. Bridges 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 R. T. Bridges on the occasion of his retirement from the City of Quitman 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 Mr. Bridges as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 248 was adopted by the House on July 19, 2005, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House