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

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                                                       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.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House