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79R19333 KO-D

By:  Kuempel                                                      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.