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H.R. No. 2173
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Charles Ruppert is stepping down from
his post as mayor of Cibolo in May 2005, and it is indeed fitting at
this time to recognize his many outstanding achievements while in
office; and
WHEREAS, A 1980 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West
Point and a recipient of numerous military awards and commendations
for his service in the army, Charles Ruppert moved to Cibolo in
1996; the following year, he was appointed to the city's planning
and zoning commission, which he eventually served as chair, and in
2001, he was elected mayor; and
WHEREAS, During his two terms in office, the city has grown
from a population of less than 4,000 to nearly 8,000, residential
subdivisions have increased in number from 3 to 23, and the number
of downtown businesses has more than doubled; through Mayor
Ruppert's effective use of zero-based budgeting, Cibolo's annual
budget tripled and the city workforce expanded to address the
town's rapid growth, but the municipal property tax rate was
reduced; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Ruppert has also been part of the town's
change from a general-law form of government to a home-rule
charter, which gives the city council and residents more power and
flexibility in passing ordinances and rules for specific
situations; and
WHEREAS, In addition to substantial improvements in the
city's infrastructure, including enhanced water supply and
drainage systems as well as extensive street resurfacing, a second
city park was established during Mayor Ruppert's tenure, and plans
for a number of additional area parks are under way; and
WHEREAS, A vital participant in the positive development of
this thriving Guadalupe County municipality, Charles Ruppert has
earned the respect and admiration of his fellow citizens for his
highly accomplished tenure in office, and he has proven himself to
be a dedicated civic leader and a dear friend of the residents of
Cibolo; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Charles Ruppert for his
service to the citizens of Cibolo 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 Mayor Ruppert as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Kuempel
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2173 was adopted by the House on May
27, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House