SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 674

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Mayor Michael Hurtt of DeSoto for his many contributions to the City of DeSoto and the Metroplex area; and

WHEREAS, A resident of DeSoto for nearly 20 years, Mayor Hurtt has shown his commitment to public service in many ways through the years; he was first elected to the city council to represent Place 5 in 1998 and was chosen by his fellow councilmembers to serve as Mayor Pro Tem each year from 1998 through 2001; he was elected mayor of DeSoto in 2001 and was reelected to a second term in 2004; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Hurtt has served as chairman of the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce and the Best Southwest Chamber Partnership and as president of the DeSoto Rotary Club; he also served on the board of directors for the Dallas Zoological Society and on the board of trustees for the Medical Center of Lancaster; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Hurtt has capably represented his constituents through his participation in numerous local, regional, and national organizations, including the Texas Municipal League, the United States Conference of Mayors, and the National League of Cities; he has been an exemplary representative for his community and is deserving of recognition for his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Michael Hurtt for his many achievements and extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Deuell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 11, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate