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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 619
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Jay Millikin on his selection as Citizen of the Year by The Herald-Zeitung of New Braunfels; and WHEREAS, Jay Millikin has served in public office for Garden Ridge and Comal County for over 10 years; he has served as city councilman and mayor of Garden Ridge, and he is currently in his second term as Comal County commissioner, Precinct 2; and WHEREAS, A fiscal conservative and a dedicated environmentalist, Jay fights for more authority for county governments and for an end to unfunded state mandates; he is a strong advocate for the belief that environmentalism is not a partisan issue, but a public health issue; and WHEREAS, In addition to his duties as county commissioner, Jay serves on the Alamo Area Council of Governments; he is vice chairman of the Guadalupe Basin Coalition, and he is a member of the Legislative Policy Committee of the Conference of Urban Counties; and WHEREAS, Jay has also worked for Habitat for Humanity, and he is a member of the Garden Ridge-Bracken Lions Club and the Bulverde and Bracken Volunteer Fire Departments; he serves on the board of the United Way of Comal County; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 79th Legislature, hereby commend Jay Millikin for his outstanding work on behalf of his community and Comal County and congratulate him on earning The Herald-Zeitung Citizen of the Year award; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Wentworth ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 13, 2005. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate