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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, John Kennedy is retiring as city manager of Nassau |
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Bay on May 29, 2009, and this occasion offers a fitting opportunity |
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to recognize his outstanding service; and |
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WHEREAS, Well known as a consensus builder, Mr. Kennedy has |
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been a vital part of Nassau Bay government for more than a decade; |
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his attention to such issues as the redevelopment of commercial |
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areas has benefited the long-term future of the city, and he has |
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fostered a strong relationship with the city's developer; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Kennedy has further distinguished himself as a |
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dependable and caring leader; during Hurricane Ike, he worked hard |
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to maintain the city's quality of life, and he motivated his staff |
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through his example; in addition, he encouraged employees to take |
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time off for their families and wrote a letter each Christmas, |
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thanking them for their efforts in behalf of Nassau Bay; and |
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WHEREAS, In retirement, Mr. Kennedy looks forward to spending |
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more time with his family, including his wife, Brenda, and his |
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grandchildren, to whom he is the beloved "Papa John"; and |
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WHEREAS, John Kennedy has set high standards for public |
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service through his dedication, skill, and professionalism, and his |
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myriad contributions to the community will continue to benefit |
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residents in the years to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby congratulate John Kennedy on his retirement as city manager |
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of Nassau Bay and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Kennedy as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |
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Davis of Harris |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 242 was adopted by the House on May |
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25, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 242 was adopted by the Senate on May |
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28, 2009, by a viva-voce vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: __________________ |
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Governor |