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H.R. No. 469
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mark Ellis has concluded his third and final term as
a member of the Houston City Council, and it is most appropriate
that he be honored for his exemplary service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ellis graduated from Strake Jesuit College
Preparatory and earned a bachelor of science degree in political
science from the University of Houston; he is a devoted husband to
the former Victoria Raia and a loving father to their daughter,
Grace Catherine; and
WHEREAS, A successful financial consultant, he was appointed
by Governor Rick Perry in 2004 to serve on the Texas Public Finance
Authority; and
WHEREAS, His accolades include the 2001 Political Courage
Award from the Harris County Republican Party and the 2000
Principles Action Award from the Houston Property Rights
Association; in addition, the Houston Police Officers Union named
him the 2002 City Council Member of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ellis entered public service determined to
address property tax relief, improve city services, and promote a
healthy business environment, and he may reflect with great pride
on a job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Mark Ellis for his
impressive, three-term tenure as a member of the Houston City
Council and extend to him best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Ellis as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Nixon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 469 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2006, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House